The Finger Lakes and Central New York regions are set to enjoy a long stretch of dry, sunny weather this week, with rising temperatures and little relief for the ongoing rainfall deficit, according to the National Weather Service.
High pressure parked over the Great Lakes and New England will keep conditions quiet through at least Friday, with daily highs reaching the mid to upper 80s in lower elevations. Areas like the Genesee Valley could touch 90 by the weekend. Despite the warmth, humidity levels will stay mostly in the low to moderate range, offering some comfort in the heat.
Today, skies will stay mostly clear with patchy morning fog in Southern Tier river valleys. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will linger across much of New York, contributing to hazy skies and reduced visibility in some areas. A statewide air quality alert remains in effect through midnight Monday due to elevated fine particulate levels.
While a weak backdoor cold front may spark a few isolated showers near the Thousand Islands late today, the rest of the region will remain dry. Minimal rain chances persist through midweek, with only a slight chance for spotty showers or thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, mainly inland from the lakes or in the North Country.
Looking ahead, the warming trend will continue through the weekend under the influence of a strengthening offshore high. By Sunday, temperatures in the warmest spots could exceed 90 degrees. However, forecasters say widespread rainfall is unlikely, as high pressure blocks moisture from reaching the region.
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