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Temperatures improve by Wednesday, but rain enters forecast

Temperatures improve by Wednesday, but rain enters forecast
Temperatures are going to improve on Tuesday, with highs pushing toward 40 degrees — but changes are in the offing. Some of them will be good, and others not-as-much. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil is sounding the alarm on this weekend’s ‘warm-up’, which has been making headlines. He says the amount of uncertainty that exists with the model runs for... more

What’s with all the tree cutting on the Thruway?

What’s with all the tree cutting on the Thruway?
Jonathan Dougherty, deputy director of media relations and communications for the Thruway Authority, said Monday that the tree cutting is part of a capital project on I-90 between exits 42 (Geneva) and 44 (Canandaigua). He called it a “safety- related project, which includes pavement resurfacing, guiderail replacement, drainage improvements and other miscellaneous work to a 20-mile section of the Thruway.... more

Steady rain coming Thursday, setting up for wild weather weekend

Steady rain coming Thursday, setting up for wild weather weekend
It’s going to be a wild weather ride over the next several days. While forecasters remain uncertain about the exact temperature trend through the weekend — high temperatures will likely vary wildly even within the Finger Lakes. For example, on Friday temperatures along the Rochester and Syracuse line could struggle to break 50 degrees. Meanwhile, parts of the Central Finger... more

FLX FORECAST: Showers, wind & warmer conditions on Thursday – but changes coming

FLX FORECAST: Showers, wind & warmer conditions on Thursday – but changes coming
Thursday is going to be the warming day. Temperatures will push into the mid-50s, allowing for the Finger Lakes to feel more like spring. However, it will be a cool start as the region starts in the low-30s. Temperatures will then stay up over the next two days, but cooler, winter-like weather will be on our doorstep by Saturday. There... more

NWS: Advisories set to expire later today

NWS: Advisories set to expire later today
As winter takes one last swipe at the Finger Lakes — the region is preparing for an event that could be much worse than a typical, snowy evening. *** PLANNING FORECAST AT A GLANCE *** The National Weather Service has issued Ice Storm Warnings for Cayuga, Wayne, Ontario, Monroe and Livingston counties, which are active until 2 p.m. on Sunday.... more

Shelters opened in Wayne County as FLX cleans up from damaging winds, power outages (full coverage)

Shelters opened in Wayne County as FLX cleans up from damaging winds, power outages (full coverage)
The damaging winds have passed, but winter has returned to the Finger Lakes. Take a look below at the sights and sounds of Wednesday’s damaging wind event. Several large trucks were reported as overturned on major interstates around Rochester; and a tree was reported down on State Route 96 in Ontario County, as well. In Canandaigua crews responded to the... more

Hundreds still without power in the Finger Lakes after wind storm

Hundreds still without power in the Finger Lakes after wind storm
The wind storm may have passed, but hundreds are still without power as of late-Thursday afternoon. The winds blew utility poles, trees, and even large trucks over on Wednesday — as the highest wind gust in the region was reported at 75 mph. As of 4 p.m. on Thursday the following power outages were reported: Cayuga: 57 Monroe: 4,324 Ontario:... more

More wind? Cold, snowy pattern continues in the Finger Lakes

More wind? Cold, snowy pattern continues in the Finger Lakes
More wind? It’s in the forecast on Friday, but it won’t be nearly as strong as it was on Wednesday. Lakeshore Flood Warnings are active for Wayne and Northern Cayuga County, and Wind Advisories are active for most of the Western Finger Lakes. You can find out more about all of the active warnings and advisories here. On top of... more

DEBRIEF: Breaking down del Lago, incinerator legislation & Geneva’s search (podcast)

DEBRIEF: Breaking down del Lago, incinerator legislation & Geneva’s search (podcast)
On Episode #21 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso debate the future of a piece of state legislation, del Lago Resort & Casino, as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group. Watch or listen below: . *** STORIES DISCUSSED ON LATEST DEBRIEF *** Lifton, O’Mara Incinerator Legislation Debate Around del Lago Resort & Casino’s ‘Bailout’ Sinclair Broadcast Group Controversy... more

#ICYMI: Hopewell home destroyed, jogger assaulted, and plagiarism probe at HWS

#ICYMI: Hopewell home destroyed, jogger assaulted, and plagiarism probe at HWS
Winter might be over, but active weather was the biggest headline this week in the Finger Lakes. Thousands were left without power, and cleaning up from damaging winds, which exceeded 65 mph in parts of the area. A home was destroyed in Waterloo, warming shelters were opened in Wayne County after days of no power, and some roadways remained closed... more

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Temps will moderate as rain enters forecast

PLANNING YOUR WEEK: Temps will moderate as rain enters forecast
Finally the Finger Lakes is going to start to see some ‘spring-like’ weather. Though it won’t be the big warmup that many were hoping for, temperatures will finally get into ‘ordinary’ territory – with daytime highs of 40 to 50 degrees. A few days may even push over 50 for parts of the region. Rain showers will dominate the forecast... more

Data shows continued decline in population for most of FLX

Data shows continued decline in population for most of FLX
More startling news was discovered in the U.S. Census Bureau estimates of population change from 2010 to 2017. The latest data, which accounts for more loss — shows that most job-gains were picked up in New York City. The trend is startling because it goes against efforts by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to restore energy in the Upstate New York economic... more

PLANNING FORECAST: Rollercoaster conditions continue for FLX this week

PLANNING FORECAST: Rollercoaster conditions continue for FLX this week
It’s going to be another active weather week, but the biggest changes are going to come from wide-swings in temperature. Conditions on Monday will be sunny — and temperatures throughout the first half of the week will remain warm. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring rain, and snow for some. Additionally, there will be the risk for windy conditions in parts... more

Syracuse woman arrested on felony charge after larceny in Junius

Syracuse woman arrested on felony charge after larceny in Junius
A 48-year-old Syracuse woman was arrested in Junius after deputies received the report of a larceny in progress. Kellie J. Barnello, 48, of Syracuse was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, petit larceny and possession of burglar tools after investigation. The incident took place at an unidentified Junius business. Deputies also say that Barnello had stolen from two separate Junius businesses... more

Forecast remains snow-free, but cold through weekend

Forecast remains snow-free, but cold through weekend
Don’t expect spring-like warmth on the first official day of Spring in the Finger Lakes. While a major storm system will stay to the south of the region — sparing us of more snowfall — temperatures will struggle to hit 30 degrees, after sinking into the low-teens overnight. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil said on Tuesday that the region will... more

Temporary relief from cold in sight, but long-term outlook is chilly

Temporary relief from cold in sight, but long-term outlook is chilly
For those who have been hoping for a pattern change, the long-term forecast has ‘good’ and ‘bad’ built into it. FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil outlined what he was forecasting for the next week; and even spoke to some of the long-range expectations for the forecast here in the Finger Lakes on Thursday. There’s no snow in the forecast for... more

THE DEBRIEF: Albany corruption, MCC’s failed drill & much more (podcast)

THE DEBRIEF: Albany corruption, MCC’s failed drill & much more (podcast)
On Episode #20 of the Debrief Podcast Jackie Augustine and Josh Durso answer your questions and address recent headlines around issues of school safety, the role of government officials, Eminent Domain, and much more. Listen to the entire podcast below: AUDIO ONLY VERSION: more

25 years to life for man who admitted to killing woman in Ithaca

25 years to life for man who admitted to killing woman in Ithaca
An Ithaca man who admitted to causing the death of a woman last summer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, according to Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten. Michael Davis, 46, had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of Josie Berrios on June 13, 2017. With the guilty plea Davis admitted to intentionally... more
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