Tonight stays unusually comfortable across the Finger Lakes, with lows holding in the upper 50s — no frost concerns whatsoever. Clear skies and westerly winds around 15–20 mph will gradually ease overnight. It’s a pleasant April evening to leave the windows open.
Don’t get too attached to it. A significant pattern shift arrives Tuesday as deep southwest flow pumps warm, moist air into the region ahead of a nearly stationary frontal boundary draped across southern Ontario. The NWS Buffalo office is flagging a risk for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall Tuesday through Wednesday, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above mid-April normals. Overnight lows this week could challenge records.
Tuesday’s highs will likely push well into the 70s again before storms develop. Keep an eye on updates — this situation warrants attention heading into midweek.
Weather Center forecast for the Finger Lakes region. Sourced from NWS, Open-Meteo, NWS Area Forecast Discussion, and USGS stream-flow data. Updated 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM ET.