It’s going to be an active weather weekend in the Finger Lakes, but it’ll be one that doesn’t include snow in the forecast.
For late-February, it’s a welcomed sight for many in the region.
– Scattered showers will transition into a steadier rain on Friday, with the heaviest, steadiest precipitation falling before nighttime. Temperatures on Friday will hover in the upper-30s or low-40s, according to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil.
– Dense fog will be a possibility tonight with a light snowpack, expected rain — and temperatures around 40 degrees.
– Fog and drizzle will be the story Saturday morning in the Finger Lakes, which will slowly dissipate. Temperatures will be moderate again, in the upper-30s to low-40s, as rain moves back into the region by nightfall.
– Sunday will make a run at 50 degrees and be the ‘change’ day. Heavy rain is expected, along with strong winds out of the east. Montreuil says that it will be the final system of the week, but as result of what comes on Sunday — wind gusts upwards of 50 mph will be possible in some locations.
For the latest check out the local weather resources below.
FingerLakes1.com Weather Center | FLX Weather – Latest Report | National Weather Service
Radar
Extended Forecast from National Weather Service
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. High near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Reports from Social
Here is your Friday planner. The day starts dry but ends up with showers. An umbrella will be handy today! High: 48. #ROC pic.twitter.com/jZBT1hampR
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) February 23, 2018
Rochester, you're done with snow! Well, at least for February. 0.2" yesterday officially at the airport brings us to 85.9" for the season. Here are some other Thruway snowfall stats on this Friday. #ROC #WNY #WX pic.twitter.com/10TdIUF9DA
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) February 23, 2018
Projected wind gusts from the NAM model shown here. This is why there are High Wind Watches up for Sunday. It's something to keep an eye on, as gusts of 50 mph are possible. #ROC #FLX #WX pic.twitter.com/Phtghpkoke
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) February 23, 2018
Another batch of precipitation is on the way, set to arrive in the #FLX late morning & continue through the mid afternoon. This will almost all be rain with a few icy spots in #CNY. Foggy tonight.
→ https://t.co/dt5Hy8IQmG#FingerLakes #twithaca #ROC #WNY #LocalWeather #NYwx— Finger Lakes Weather (@FLX_Weather) February 23, 2018
6:50 a.m. radar update: Dry for now here in Rochester. Should stay that way most of the morning until the rain you see here over Ohio heads our way by lunchtime. #ROC #WX pic.twitter.com/2kZ6mfeubi
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) February 23, 2018
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We would <3 to see your pictures, too! Post yours on Burst: https://t.co/JAUaBr9d15 pic.twitter.com/WWByrqVnUq— Peter Hall (@PeteWeatherBeat) February 23, 2018
Whenever there is warmth this time of the year, there is wind. Sunday will be no different. In fact, those winds could be strong. High Wind Watches are up for Sunday. Gusts of 50 mph or greater possible. #ROC #WNY #WX pic.twitter.com/yvh8OktNwk
— Josh Nichols (@wnywxguy) February 23, 2018
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