Warm Days, Cool Nights: A Week of Weather Changes in Central New York

Sunday – The freeze warning was lifted at 9 a.m. temperatures climbed into the mid‑50s, with gusty winds reaching ~25 mph. A light system may bring scattered showers mainly along the New York State Thruway and north of it.

Monday – Southwest winds bring milder air; temperatures rise into the 60s and may touch the low‑70s. A few showers could linger overnight in northern spots before clearing.

Tuesday – The hottest day of the week, with highs in the mid‑70s. A western front approaches, raising chances of rain and afternoon thunderstorms. Weather services are monitoring for strong storms that could develop from the instability ahead of the front.

Wednesday – Rain will linger through Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers remain widespread, and more storms could hit.

Thursday & Friday – After the front departs, colder air moves in. Highs drop to the mid‑50s; overnight lows slide back into the upper 30s or low 40s. Rain persists on Friday and into the weekend, keeping conditions cooler and wetter through at least Mother’s Day.