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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 Forecast: Pleasant and seasonable behind Friday’s rainy cold front

Rain associate with a cold front will pass through on Friday, but high pressure will then build in for a sunny weekend. Temperatures this weekend will be very close to the climatological averages for early October. Another cold front will pass through on Monday, ushering in the first widespread frost chances Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Later next week, temperatures look to rebound.… Read More

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Easy to understand explainations of how the weather works.

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Weekend Forecast: Pleasant and seasonable behind Friday’s rainy cold front

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Rain associate with a cold front will pass through on Friday, but high pressure will then build in for a sunny weekend. Temperatures this weekend will be very close to the climatological averages for early October. Another cold front will pass through on Monday, ushering in the first widespread frost chances Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Later next week, temperatures look to rebound.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, October 2, 2026

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A cold front will move through the area Friday morning with a band of widespread rain. The rain may dissipate some as it heads into the southeastern Finger Lakes, but everyone should still see at least some rain during the morning or midday hours. The afternoon will remain cloudy, but rain will be limited to stray showers. Winds will turn to the northwest with the frontal passage, bringing in cool air. Temperatures will drop a few degrees from the early morning, with most areas in the low 60s for the afternoon. Skies will clear during the night, allowing temperatures to fall well into the 40s.ย … Read More

Showers but mild today, rain with a cold front Friday

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Scattered showers are likely today, especially in the morning, but some afternoon sun should help temperatures into the 70s. A cold front early Friday will bring widespread rain with temperatures dropping slightly during the afternoon. The weekend looks sunny and pleasant with near-average temperatures. Another cold front Monday will bring in colder air with chances for frost Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Thursday will be another mild day with southerly winds blowing steadily throughout the day. Sunshine will be limited and mainly in the afternoon, while scattered rain showers will be most likely during the morning. Highs will be in the low and mid 70s, with overnight temperatures well into the 60s. Additional rain ahead of a cold front may being to work into the area from the northwest well after midnight and especially into Friday morning.… Read More

Mild mid-week, quiet weekend, and chilly next week

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The transition from September to October will be warm with highs in the 70s the next two days. A cold front Friday will bring rain and set temperatures back into the 60s for the weekend. Quiet weather is expected for the weekend, though, with plenty of sunshine. Another cold front will bring a couple showers on Monday, with chilly air settling in for the first part of next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Skies will be overcast on Wednesday, but varying amounts of sunshine will filter through anyway. Rain is generally not expected, but a few stray drips cannot be totally ruled out. Afternoon highs will push into the 70s thanks to light but persistent southerly winds. Wednesday night will be cloudy with a slightly higher chance for a few showers. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

Milder weather starts to build in, will end with late week cold front

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Some sun will try to shine Tuesday and Wednesday, but probably with limited success overall. Temperatures will still climb regardless, peaking in the mid and upper 70s on Thursday. A few showers will be possible on Thursday with widespread, steadier rainfall expected Friday. The weekend looks dry with temperatures returning to the 60s, followed by another cold front early next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Tuesday will start out cloudy, but many areas should see increasing sun through the afternoon. A few locations may not clear out until after sunset, though. Precipitation is not expected outside of some patchy early morning drizzle. Afternoon highs will reach the mid and upper 60s while nighttime temperatures fall back into the low and mid 50s.… Read More

Weekly Forecast: Temperatures warm up mid-week

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Clouds and a few showers associated with the weekend nor’easter will linger over the area Monday and even into Tuesday. Wednesday will have thin overcast and some filtered sun, while Thursday should see an increase in sunshine. Temperatures will gradually warm, peaking Thursday in the upper 70s. A cold front will bring rain on Friday and a temperature reset for what currently looks like a dry weekend.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, September 28, 2026

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Moisture from the weekend nor’easter will remain over the Finger Lakes on Monday, resulting in cloudy skies, some drizzle, and perhaps a rain shower or two. North winds will blow at up to 10 mph before turning to the northeast after sunset. Afternoon highs will mainly be in the low and mid 60s with overnight lows in the mid 50s.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain from coastal low targets Sunday

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After a sunny day Friday, a coastal low pressure system will gradually increase clouds on Saturday and bring in on and off rain showers for Sunday. Temperatures will remain about where they have been during the daytime with highs in the 60s, but nighttime temperatures will be notably warmer, mainly sticking to the 50s. North winds wrapping around the coastal low will be breezy or a bit blustery this weekend.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, September 25, 2026

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As low pressure off the Atlantic Coast strengthens, the Finger Lakes will see another sunny day on Friday. North winds will be a bit more established, but still generally light. Temperatures will be similar to Thursday in the mid and upper 60s. A few thin clouds associated with the coastal low may sneak in late in the day or overnight, signaling a chance for some rain showers this weekend and especially Sunday.… Read More

Weekend weather starting to clarify with rain most likely later Sunday

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Sunshine will remain plentiful today and Friday before clouds start to increase noticeably on Saturday. A strong coastal low will send some rain showers our way later Sunday into Monday, but heavy rain is not expected. Winds will become breezy this weekend, especially Sunday into Monday, coming from the north. Temperatures should increase through the middle of next week, with unsettled weather late next week.… Read More

Sunshine continues, but weekend remains uncertain

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High pressure will continue to dominate our weather with clear skies for the next couple of days. This weekend, a significant low pressure system just off the Eastern Seaboard will meander up the coast. While heavy rain is unlikely in our area, whether we see any rain at all is still a major uncertainty. At a minimum, this system should bring us clouds and some breezy north winds over the weekend. Temperatures will remain steady with highs in the 60s. Nighttime temperatures over the weekend will be warmer thanks to the cloud cover.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Wednesday will be very quiet weather with bright, sun-filled skies and average temperatures. A steady east wind will blow throughout the day, occasionally jogging to the northeast a bit. Highs will reach the mid 60s, followed by nighttime temperatures in the mid 40s as clear skies continue.… Read More

A stretch of dry, sunny weather

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Dry weather with ample sunshine will dominate the rest of the work week. The weekend is a bit less certain due to an expected coastal low, but it still looks as though our region will be dry. Winds this weekend will be blustery from the north, though. Temperatures will be very steady with daily highs in the mid 60s for most areas.… Read More

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