First Snowflakes of Season Could Fly at Coldest Homecoming Since 1993

While Homecoming last year featured sunny skies and temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, this year may bring Cornell an early taste of winter weather. Temperatures are forecasted to top out in the low 40s, and snow showers will be possible Saturday morning leading up to the 2 p.m. kickoff against Lehigh at Schoellkopf Field.

PennDOT issues warning for winter weather over weekend

Montoursville, Pa. — With low temperatures and potential winter weather forecasted on Saturday, Oct. 17, PennDOT is reminding drivers to slow down, pay attention, and use caution on area roadways, especially on bridges and overpasses that may freeze before road surfaces. PennDOT District 3 in northcentral Pa. is well-stocked and prepared to treat roads in the nine-county region which includes Tioga, Bradford, Sullivan, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia counties. While avoiding or delaying unnecessary travel is recommended when winter weather is in the forecast, PennDOT offers this advice if drivers must travel: Keep your gas tank at least half full.Slow down and increase following distance.Avoid sudden stops and starts.Beware of roads that may look wet, but are actually frozen, often referred to as "black ice."Use extra caution on bridges and ramps, where ice can often form without warning.Carry a cellphone.Do not use cruise control while driving on snow-covered roads.State law requires you to turn on your headlights when your wipers are on.Use your low beams in particularly bad weather, especially in cases of heavy or blowing snow.Remove ice and snow from windows, mirrors, and all vehicle lights before you drive and as often as needed.Remove snow and ice

Windy, rainy, freezing cold and then warmer sunshine. That pretty much covers the next seven days in the Twin Tiers.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The thunderstorm threat along the upcoming front will produce strong winds and a storm threat. Winds could be over 25mph by the end of the day on Friday. A strengthening low moves north of the Twin Tiers Friday into Saturday. A potent cold front passes by Friday night dragging some of […]

First Alert Weather: Temperatures drop through Friday and bring possible wet flakes to the Finger Lakes Saturday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re pretty much getting it all over the next 48 hours. Rain, wind, thunder, mild temps, cold temps, snow, sunshine, frost. Just your average fall weekend in Western New York, no? We’ll keep it Green on the Threat Tracker, however, as even though there will be nasty weather, it won’t be dangerous […]

New York-Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Freeze Risk Oct 18

A 44-degree temperature difference brings freezing conditions Sunday before a gradual warmup next week.

First Alert Weather: Tracking some rain and wind Friday, then chillier air to start the weekend

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We’re tracking an unsettled end to the work week as an area of low pressure passes overhead on Friday. Temperatures will initially fall into the upper 40s Thursday night, but climb through the 50s and into the low 60s by early Friday morning. We’ll also see our first round of showers and […]

10.15.26 Connor's Morning Forecast

Still warm today, but the coldest air of the season could arrive this weekend

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- A clearing is expected today, but it will remain mostly cloudy as a front exits the region. High temperatures today will be around 70 degrees. Overnight, it will remain mostly cloudy with lows near 46 degrees. Thursday will be seasonable with partly sunny skies and highs around 62 degrees. A stronger front […]

It’s the pick-a-season forecast time of year. Strong storms and very warm followed by a light snow threat – all in one week.

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We are mainly dry for the next 24 hours, but an increase in rain chances come around on Wednesday as do our chances for light snow for the later part of the weekend. A series of fronts slowly drop south over the Twin Tiers region this week. It brings us increased […]

Binghamton, NY Weather Oct. 17–21: Snow Chance, Lows Near 32°

Rain and snow showers could linger early Saturday before temperatures fall to freezing overnight.

Overnight three-alarm fire leads to building evacuation in Canandaigua

Canandaigua, N.Y. — An investigation is underway following a three-alarm fire in Canandaigua early Sunday morning. The Canandaigua Fire Department responded to a structure on Beeman Street just before 3 a.m. following reports of smoke coming from an apartment. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke throughout the building, concentrated...

Sunrise Smart Start: Canandaigua fire, Bauman’s update

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, October 12, 2026. Weather forecast: Morning drizzle, afternoon sun, and summer heat Clouds are around and temperatures get to 70 degrees this afternoon. Some partial sun emerges late.

Unseasonable warmth to kick off the week

Clouds break up periodically throughout today as temperatures rocket to the low 70s. The pleasant conditions move away quickly as a cold front brings in showers on Tuesday, and warm moist air from the south swells the area to the mid 70s. After the front slides through, temps recede to...

Sunrise Smart Start: Canandaigua fire, Bauman’s update

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, October 12, 2026. RPD: Man stabs victim during argument on Kenwood Ave. Weather forecast: Morning drizzle, afternoon sun, and summer heat. Clouds are around and temperatures get to 70...

Latitude 43 closes following 3-alarm fire

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Firefighters in Canandaigua responded to a three-alarm fire overnight Sunday on Beeman Street. When crews arrived at the scene, they saw heavy smoke inside the building at around 2:45 a.m. According to the Canandaigua Fire Department, the fire broke out in a “four-story, Type III masonry building with commercial occupancy on […]

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