Early morning snow in southern Yates County
An old red barn sits alone as an early morning snowfall blankets the countryside on Friday morning in southern Yates County. Photo by Nancy L. Wright.
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First Sunset of 2017 over Seneca Lake
Sunday, January 1st, was a beautiful sunny day and the sunset at Sampson was spectacular. Photo by Rachel Burkholder.
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Steady rain in the forecast for the Finger Lakes on Tuesday
The first significant storm system to move through the Finger Lakes in 2017 will be a rain maker. Temperatures Tuesday morning remain in the mid and upper 30s or low 40s after holding steady or rising slightly overnight. Temperatures will increase a little today, but should not get much higher than the low 40s in most locations. Clouds are thick...
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Wind Advisory issued for entire region; temperatures will crater Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Cayuga, Monroe, Ontario, Onondaga, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, which remains in effect until 1 am Thursday. The heaviest of winds, according to forecasters will be focused in a 12-hour window, which will start around 1 pm on Wednesday afternoon with the passage of a cold front. The National Weather...
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Cold front sweeps over Canandaigua Lake
Cold front sweeps across Canandaigua Lake Wednesday afternoon leaving an early January chill in the air. Photo by Nancy L. Wright.
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Front on the move over Lake Ontario
Snow squalls coming in from Lake Ontario at Sodus Point just before sunset late Thursday afternoon. Photo by Chris Trine , Chris Trine Photography.
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Arctic cold persists across the Finger Lakes through the weekend
The next several days will be quite chilly across the Finger Lakes, though no where near as cold as it can be this time of the year. Still, there are a few times in particular that it may become hazardously cold if proper precautions are not taken. Temperatures are starting Thursday mostly in the teens after steady temperatures in the...
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Finger Lakes not alone in arctic blast this weekend
Here in the Finger Lakes, it will be cold, but not as brutal as it is further west. The Great Lakes play a huge role in modifying the arctic air as it seeps south and east. The warm waters heat up the air slightly, making it difficult for the truly bone chilling air to survive into our region. Still, temperatures...
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WEEKEND FORECAST: Quiet Saturday, with big changes coming on Sunday
As the East Coast and southeast U.S. get hammered by a system bringing heavy snow and wet weather to those areas – the Finger Lakes will remain largely dry and cold. The weather on Saturday will be docile, with even the bitter cold wind experienced over the last 48 hours subsiding to essentially zero. It won’t mean a bright, sunny...
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Sunday snow squall in Milo
A snow squall reveals a wintry scene in the town of Milo on a frigid Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nancy L. Wright.
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LATEST: Winter Weather Advisory expires, Wind Advisory remains for FLX
The Winter Weather Advisory that had been issued for the entire Finger Lakes region, will expire between 5 pm and 7 pm. In an update during the afternoon, forecasters with the National Weather Service said that the threat for snowfall had subsided, and the main risk was slight icing. While the icing will be minimal, it will make travel difficult throughout the...
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JANUARY THAW: Brief cool down coming this weekend, even warmer next week
Fans of outdoor winter activities won’t be too happy about recent forecasts for the next week, or two. According to FLX Weather Meteorologist Drew Montreuil, it might not be until the end of the January when the Finger Lakes sees a return to colder, more winter like weather. He notes that, “Clouds, rain, and the approaching cold front will limit...
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Seneca Lake was angry on Tuesday in Geneva
Seneca Lake was very rough and full of white caps Tuesday afternoon as seen from the boat launch at the Chamber of Commerce along the north short in Geneva. Photo by Shelly Lannon.
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Hills behind the hills over Keuka Lake (photo)
The moon slips beyond the western hills over beautiful Keuka Lake early Friday morning. Photo by Nancy L. Wright.
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Freezing Rain Advisory remains active for some in FLX
The Freezing Rain Advisory, which was issued for the entire Finger Lakes region yesterday — remains in effect for parts of the region. The advisory runs through 1 pm on Tuesday for the Ontario, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Onondaga counties. It is not expected to be a significant icing event. However, motorists should use caution and plan for a little extra travel...
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Finger Lakes snow outlook for late January and beyond
The weather over the next seven days does not look favorable for snow in the Finger Lakes. In fact, temperatures will only go up for most of this time period. Today, Wednesday, will be a dreary and cool day. Fog, drizzle and scattered rain showers will persist through much of the day, and temperatures will change very little. Most places...
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January warm up ahead for the Finger Lakes
Temperatures have been staying above normal all of this week, but it certainly hasn’t been terribly warm. That will change over the next few days as temperatures warm from the 30s, which is 5-10 degrees above normal, into the 50s, which is more like 20-25 degrees above normal. Thursday will again see temperatures primarily stuck in the 30s. Skies will...
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Plenty of uncertainty remains with upcoming winter storm
The weather could turn challenging by the time Monday and Tuesday rolls around for the Finger Lakes. While a ton of uncertainty remains with the track of a system, which will impact the region in some fashion — the likelihood of precipitation (rain or snow) is becoming increasingly likely. Here’s the latest on the storm setup from FLX Weather Meteorologist...
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