Much of the Finger Lakes saw over 2 inches of rain on Thursday. Steady rain will continue well into Saturday.

A significant, beneficial rain event will unfold across the Finger Lakes between Thursday and Saturday.

Temperatures will near daily record highs on Tuesday, but a significant pattern change is on the horizon.

Numerous chances for rain are in store for the Finger Lakes this week.

Frost and Freeze alerts will no longer be issued for areas where the growing season has ended, even as temperatures drop well into the 30s the next two mornings.

Temperatures Wednesday will rise above normal just a day after widespread frost and freeze conditions, which could return this weekend.

Temperatures early Tuesday morning ranged from the upper 20s to the upper 30s. Afternoon highs should reach the 60s though.

Sensitive plants should be protected Monday Night as low temperatures drop well into the 30s.

A period of enhanced rainfall across the Finger Lakes early Saturday morning could bring over a half inch to some areas.

Saturday’s front may be too far north and moving too quickly to pull Matthew further north.

Hurricane Matthew is making landfall in southwest Haiti Tuesday morning with 145 mph winds.

With low pressure overhead, Monday will be one last dreary day before nicer weather settles in.

Low pressure over Indiana will slowly drift northeast, keeping the Finger Lakes showery into early next week.

While the drought classifications in the Finger Lakes remain unchanged, Central New York’s drought free zone is shrinking.

Rain will be likely on Thursday morning, with some areas receiving over an inch of new rainfall.

A strong tropical wave will likely develop into Tropical Storm Matthew within the next day or two. This will be a system to watch closely.