Don’t let the clear skies at 6 AM fool you entirely — a mid-level trough pushing southeast across the region this morning is bringing enough moisture and northerly upslope flow to squeeze out some widely scattered light showers, particularly across the Finger Lakes. If you’re heading out early in Geneva or Ithaca, keep a light jacket handy. The showers should be brief and not everyone will see them, but the chance is real through mid-morning.
The good news: drying conditions and returning sunshine are expected by early afternoon as the trough clears and subsidence sets in behind it. Highs will land in the low-to-mid 60s — near 63° in Ithaca and around 65° in Auburn — modest for late May, but the cooler airmass aloft is keeping a lid on temperatures. Expect a pleasant, if slightly underwhelming, Thursday afternoon.
Evening will be comfortable, with temperatures easing back into the mid-50s under clearing skies. Overnight lows settle around 50–52°, with light winds and no concerns heading into Friday morning.
Looking ahead: a stronger cold front arrives late Friday into Friday night, bringing another round of showers. Behind it, expect a notably cooler weekend — temperatures running below average for early June. Plan outdoor Memorial Day weekend activities with that in mind. Early next week looks to moderate gradually, but confidence in specifics beyond Sunday remains limited.
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.