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Weather Blogging

Weather is complex, and often, a simple graphic does not tell the whole story.

That is why Finger Lakes Weather meteorologist Drew Montreuil blogs frequently.

From detailed forecast discussions and recapping recent weather events, to looking beyond our region at what the weather is doing elsewhere, to teaching about the weather in an easy to understand format, Finger Lakes Weather offers four different blogs.

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Local Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts for the Finger Lakes and surrounding areas.

Weekend Weather Forecast: Cold Saturday, frosty nights

Cold fronts on Friday will bring gusty winds, rain showers, and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. Cold air will build in Friday night, leading to the first few wet snowflakes in higher elevations Saturday morning. High pressure will then build in for an extended stay, with sun-filled skies Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and throughout next week. Temperatures will rebound quickly from highs in the 40s Saturday, though widespread frost and localized freeze conditions are likely Saturday night.… Read More

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Easy to understand explainations of how the weather works.

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Weather Outside the FLX

Significant weather events happening outside the Finger Lakes.

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Weekend Weather Forecast: Cold Saturday, frosty nights

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Cold fronts on Friday will bring gusty winds, rain showers, and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. Cold air will build in Friday night, leading to the first few wet snowflakes in higher elevations Saturday morning. High pressure will then build in for an extended stay, with sun-filled skies Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and throughout next week. Temperatures will rebound quickly from highs in the 40s Saturday, though widespread frost and localized freeze conditions are likely Saturday night.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, October 16, 2026

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A strong weather system will impact the area on Friday with gusty winds and active weather. Showers and thunderstorms are expected early in the morning. As temperatures rise through the latter half of the morning, showers will become more sporadic. This will be the best chance for a few breaks of sun, too. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees during the midday or early afternoon. Showers and storms will quickly redevelop over the area as the first of a pair of cold fronts passes through. A couple storms could be strong. Scattered showers will remain the rest of the afternoon and through the night as temperatures steadily fall, especially behind a second early evening cold front. By Saturday morning, temperatures will mainly be in the 30s with a few wet snowflakes mixing with lake enhanced rain showers. … Read More

Strong front Friday brings rain, wind, storms, and a chilly Saturday

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Thursday will be quiet, but Friday will be anything but. A strong weather system will bring gusty winds starting tonight and persisting through Saturday. Showers and a few thunderstorms are likely on and off Friday. Temperatures will briefly approach 70 degrees on Friday, but will fall rapidly through the night, reaching the mid 30s by Saturday morning. There is still a small chance for a few snowflakes to mix with showers early Saturday before high pressure builds in, turning skies sunny for the afternoon. That high pressure will become a dominating force, with sunny skies Sunday and throughout most of next week. Frost and freeze conditions are very likely Saturday night into early Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 15, 2026

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After a cloudy start, sunshine will gradually increase on Thursday, though it will continue to mix with clouds throughout the day. Winds will be light with highs in and around the upper 50s. Clouds will increase again by evening, as will southerly winds, causing temperatures to rise overnight after an initial early evening dip. Rain showers will be possible mainly after midnight.… Read More

Clouds along frontal boundary linger; Next system moves in Friday

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A frontal boundary will be over the area today, leading to cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop tomorrow as the front sags south, but rise again on Friday as low pressure lifts the front back to our north. Morning rain and a few afternoon thunderstorms are likely Friday along with gusty winds. Temperatures will drop rapidly Friday night with a few wet snowflakes mixing with rain showers early Saturday morning. High pressure then takes over with a stretch of sunny weather Sunday into most of next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Skies will be cloudy on Wednesday, but outside of some patchy drizzle and maybe a stray, brief shower, it will be a quiet day. Northwest winds will keep temperatures cooler than Tuesday with highs ranging through the 60s. Clouds will persist through the night with temperatures eventually getting down into the mid 40s.… Read More

A few showers, storms Tuesday; Rainy day Friday

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A nearby cold front will bring some showers and perhaps a thunderstorm to the area today and a couple lingering showers Wednesday. A strong system will bring widespread rain Friday with gusty winds. Behind this system, lake enhanced rain and snow showers will be possible Saturday morning before dry, milder weather starts to build in for Sunday and most of next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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A cold front will be poised north of the region but will not make much southward movement during the day. As a result, breezy southwest winds will pump warm air in with highs in the mid and upper 70s. A few showers will be possible in the morning, with a few more late in the afternoon with a chance for a thunderstorm. Some strong thunderstorm winds could be possible. Northern areas will have a higher chance for rain that southern areas. A few more showers will persist in the evening and overnight with warm air hanging on with lows mainly in the 60s.… Read More

Weekly Weather Forecast: A couple weather systems passing through

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This week will be one of classic October weather-swings as two main weather systems passing through. The first will boost temperatures in the 70s on Tuesday with a small chance for some isolated severe thunderstorms. The second system will bring rain, strong winds, and perhaps the first few higher elevation snowflakes Friday night into early Saturday. The rest of the week will see temperatures falling and rising as these systems come and go.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, October 12, 2026

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Clouds will be plentiful on Monday, but no precipitation is expected. The later in the day it gets, the higher the chances for some sunshine to break through the clouds. Winds will be gentle from the west with occasional deviations to the northwest early and southwest late. Afternoon highs will be 65-70 degrees. Monday night will be partly cloudy with some clear patches. Southwest winds will increase after midnight, causing some areas to rise back into the low 60s overnight while most remain in the 50s.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Clouds Saturday, Rain Sunday

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Hurricane Isaias will make landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday night, but clouds well out ahead of the storm will make their way into the Finger Lakes early Saturday morning. Some filtered sunshine will still be possible and rain will hold off until Sunday. Much of Sunday is looking rainy, though, with temperatures holding steady in the 50s from Saturday night through Monday morning. Next week will have frequent weather systems passing through with every-other-day showers and temperatures remaining on the cool side.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, October 9, 2026

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High pressure will keep the area quiet on Friday. Skies will be a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will become breezy from the west and northwest during the midday and afternoon with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Clear skies are expected Friday night with temperatures falling back into the low half of the 40s.… Read More

A couple showers Thursday, then dry until Isaias arrives Sunday

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A few pop up showers are expected Thursday afternoon, followed by dry days Friday and Saturday. Hurricane Isaias will make landfall along the central Gulf coast Friday night. Clouds associated with Isaias will gradually move in on Saturday, followed by some rain at some point on Sunday. This rain is not expected to be heavy, and winds will be lighter as this system passes through than they will be today or tomorrow. A cold front is expected next Tuesday, bringing an end to our run of 60º+ weather.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 8, 2026

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A cold front will pass through the area Thursday morning. A few stray showers may be possible ahead of the front. Cooler air build in aloft will interact with daytime heating to pop up a few more showers and maybe a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and early evening. Not all areas will see rain, and those that do should only expect a brief shower or downpour. Winds will be breezy from the west-northwest, but will turn back to the southwest late. Afternoon highs will be in the low and mid 60s with overnight lows in the mid and upper 40s.… Read More

Warmer temperatures through the weekend

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Southerly flow will bring in much warmer air today. Temperatures will cool slightly by Friday, then hop back up for the weekend. A strong cold front early next week may usher in a stronger period of chilly weather. Rain showers will be possible for the next few days, but few and far between. Rain is more likely late Sunday into Monday as the remains of what should become Hurricane Isaias pass through our area without much fanfare.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Warm air will surge back into the area on Wednesday thanks to steady south winds. As the warmer air builds in, a few stray showers may be possible, mainly early in the morning, and again late in the afternoon and into the nighttime hours. A rumble of thunder is even possible, though most areas will probably end up with very little to no rainfall. Afternoon highs will be 65-70 degrees, except in some cooler hilltops. Sunshine will be present much of the day to varying degrees. Wednesday night will be warm with lows in the 50s.… Read More

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