Finger Lakes Forecast Archive

Every published Weather Center forecast for the Finger Lakes region. Updated 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM ET.

July 18, 2026 · 2:02 AM · Morning Forecast

Severe Storms Threaten the Finger Lakes This Afternoon, Smoke Lingers

An Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms arrives today alongside Air Quality Alerts covering the entire region.

July 18, 2026 · 8:07 AM · Midday Update

Severe Storms Threatening the Finger Lakes This Afternoon

An Enhanced Risk setup has storms capable of damaging winds and heavy rain arriving this afternoon.

July 18, 2026 · 2:07 PM · Evening Outlook

Thunderstorms and Smoky Air Blanket the Finger Lakes Tonight

A cold front pushes through this evening, clearing skies by Sunday but dropping temps nearly 15 degrees.

July 17, 2026 · 10:56 AM · Morning Forecast

Wildfire Smoke Lingers Tonight; Storms Threaten Saturday

Air Quality Alerts stretch into the weekend as a potent storm system arrives Saturday with severe weather possible.

July 17, 2026 · 10:55 AM · Midday Update

Air Quality Alert Extends Overnight as Storm System Approaches

Wildfire smoke lingers through tonight; thunderstorms with heavy rain arrive Saturday.

July 17, 2026 · 8:05 PM · Evening Outlook

Wildfire Smoke Lingers Tonight; Storms Expected Saturday

Air Quality Alerts stretch through the overnight hours before a more significant threat — thunderstorms — arrives Saturday.

July 16, 2026 · 2:41 AM · Morning Forecast

Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ithaca and the Southern Tier Through Midday

Air Quality Alerts cover nearly the entire Finger Lakes region until early afternoon — hazy skies and muted temperatures expected.

July 16, 2026 · 8:16 AM · Midday Update

Wildfire Smoke Lingers Over Auburn and Ithaca Through Tonight

Air Quality Alerts cover much of the region through midnight, with unsettled weather building this weekend.

July 16, 2026 · 4:44 PM · Evening Outlook

Wildfire Smoke Lingers Over Geneva and Ithaca Valleys Tonight

Air Quality Alerts stretch across the Finger Lakes through midnight, with a smoky Friday before weekend showers arrive.

July 15, 2026 · 2:13 AM · Morning Forecast

Cold Front Sweeps Through as Smoke Lingers Into Thursday

Temps ease from mid-90s to the upper 80s today, but wildfire smoke keeps air quality concerns alive through tonight.

July 15, 2026 · 8:11 AM · Midday Update

Air Quality Alert Blankets Finger Lakes as Heat Peaks

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is cutting air quality across the region through at least Wednesday night.

July 15, 2026 · 2:03 PM · Evening Outlook

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Through Tonight

Hazy skies and reduced visibility linger through early Thursday as smoke drifts south from Canadian wildfires.

July 14, 2026 · 2:11 AM · Morning Forecast

Dangerous Heat Peaks Across Ithaca and Watkins Glen Today

Heat indices topping 100°F are possible this afternoon; the advisory runs through 8 PM tonight.

July 14, 2026 · 8:17 AM · Midday Update

Heat Advisories Hold Through 8 PM Across the Finger Lakes

Dangerous heat indices topping 100° expected this afternoon — relief arrives after sunset.

July 14, 2026 · 2:02 PM · Evening Outlook

Heat Advisories Expire Tonight as Relief Builds for Wednesday

Dangerous afternoon heat gives way to a more comfortable Wednesday, though air quality alerts linger into Thursday.

July 13, 2026 · 1:51 AM · Morning Forecast

Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday 8 PM Across the Region

A powerful high-pressure dome pushes heat indices near 100° Tuesday — today is warm but more manageable.

July 13, 2026 · 8:15 AM · Midday Update

Heat Advisory Covers the Region Through Tuesday Evening

Today tops near 90 with manageable humidity — Tuesday brings the real heat, with indices near or above 100°.

July 13, 2026 · 2:15 PM · Evening Outlook

Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday 8 PM Regionwide

Dangerous heat indices topping 100° expected Tuesday before a cold front brings relief by midweek.

July 12, 2026 · 2:07 AM · Morning Forecast

Dangerous Heat Targets Ithaca and Auburn by Tuesday

A gorgeous Sunday gives way to a heat buildup that peaks mid-week, with heat index values potentially reaching dangerous levels.

July 12, 2026 · 5:58 PM · Midday Update

Dangerous Heat Arrives Monday, Peaks Tuesday Across the Region

Heat indices could top 100° Tuesday as a dominant high-pressure dome expands east into the Finger Lakes.