Keep the umbrella close today, but do not let the gray start fool you. Central New York is heading into a split forecast, with showers and fog up front, a brighter Friday and Saturday, then another round of weekend rain before a calmer stretch early next week. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the pattern is pretty familiar for this time of year. Moist air hangs around just long enough to bring showers and patchy fog, then cooler, drier air settles in f

A damp morning gives way to a better stretch of weather, but the dry break will not last all weekend. Central New York starts with showers, patchy fog, and mild air today, then slides into a brighter Friday and a mostly sunny Saturday before another round of rain moves in late Saturday night into Sunday. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the pattern is fairly typical for this time of year: a wet system exits, a brief area of calmer weather settles in, t

A mild afternoon is setting the tone, but the pattern will not stay quiet for long. Central New York gets a warm start with temperatures near the upper 70s, then a round of showers and thunderstorms arrives Thursday before a cooler, unsettled stretch takes over for the weekend and early next week. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main weather message is simple: enjoy the warmth while it lasts, keep an eye on Thursday storms, and plan for showers at

A mild, almost springlike feel opens the forecast, but the calm start will not last all the way through the week. The next several days bring a little bit of everything: warm afternoons, increasing clouds, thunderstorms, a sharp dip in nighttime temperatures, and then another round of showers later in the weekend. The main weather story is timing. Today looks comfortable and warm, with a high near 78 and only light wind. Thursday brings the most active stretch, with showers a

The first real cold snap of fall rarely arrives all at once. In Central New York, it often starts with a clear night, a north breeze, and frost forming in the low spots before sunrise. By the time the coffee is brewing, the season has already turned. For this fall cold weather forecast with Meteorologist Michael Buell, the focus is not on one dramatic temperature drop. It is on the pattern that brings colder air into places like Madison County, the Mohawk Valley, the Tug Hill

A nor’easter can turn a normal Central New York week into a slow, snowy, wind-whipped stretch fast. One shift in the storm track can mean slushy roads in one town, heavy wet snow in the next, and a messy mix across the hills. For New York Central, the main question is not just “Will it snow?” It is where the storm tracks, how much cold air stays in place, and how strong the wind gets. A coastal storm can look simple on a weather map, but inland impacts are often uneven. Madis

Cold changes a railroad before the first wheel turns. Steel tightens. Air hoses stiffen. Switches fight back. The same right-of-way that feels easy in July can feel distant and guarded under a gray January sky. That is the feeling behind coming back cold. It is partly a railroad phrase, partly a state of mind. On the former New York Central routes across New York, especially through the broad center of the state, the phrase fits. A return can be quiet, stripped down, and a li

Central New York is stepping into a stretch of unsettled weather, with increasing clouds today, several rounds of showers, a thunderstorm risk by Thursday, and fog returning late in the week. It will not rain the entire time, but the pattern favors damp mornings, cloudy skies, and a weekend that looks increasingly wet. Temperatures stay fairly mild for much of the forecast, with highs mostly in the low to upper 70s before a cooler feel settles in by Friday night and into Mond

The first snow showers of the season have a way of making ordinary routines feel suddenly urgent. A dry driveway becomes slick. A quick grocery run takes twice as long. The car that started fine yesterday may struggle on a cold morning. Even a light dusting can change the pace of the day. Snow showers are coming soon, and that does not always mean a major winter storm. It can mean brief bursts of snow, changing visibility, colder roads, and a reminder that winter asks for a l

Central New York gets a clean, bright start to the week, and it will feel like a welcome reset after any recent gray or damp stretches. The first half of the forecast brings sunshine, light winds, and a steady warmup. By Wednesday night, the pattern turns more unsettled, with showers and a few thunderstorms becoming more likely on Thursday. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the main weather story is timing. The best windows for outdoor work, errands, la

A damp, unsettled day is on tap across central New York, with showers becoming more likely as the afternoon goes on and a few thunderstorms possible before the evening starts to settle in. The good news is that the wet weather will not last all week. After tonight’s showers taper off, Monday brings a cooler, brighter reset, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday. For Madison County and nearby parts of central New York, the main weather story today is timing. The morning and early

A mild, almost summerlike start will carry central New York into the weekend, but the dry window will not last all the way through. Fog may slow the early morning for a short time, clouds will build through the day, and a much wetter stretch arrives tonight with showers and a few thunderstorms. For Madison County and nearby parts of central New York, the main theme is simple: warm now, unsettled later, cooler by Monday, then rainy chances return again in the middle of the wee

A new food idea can look brilliant on a tasting spoon and fall apart on a store shelf. That gap matters across Central New York. Small farms, shared kitchens, dairy processors, bakeries, beverage makers, and campus food programs all face the same pressure: create something fresh without wasting money, risking safety, or confusing customers. A maple snack, a shelf-stable sauce, a high-protein dairy drink, or a prepared meal may start as a good idea. It only becomes a real prod

A quiet, sunny day opens the forecast, but the calm weather will not hold all weekend. Central New York gets a pleasant start today, then clouds increase Saturday, showers and thunderstorms become more likely Saturday night and Sunday, and the middle of next week keeps rain chances in the picture. For Madison County and nearby areas, the main themes are simple: enjoy today’s dry weather, plan around a few weekend showers, and keep rain gear close from Tuesday night through Th

Central New York is getting a stretch of classic late-season comfort: warm afternoons, cooler nights, light morning fog in spots, and just enough shower chances to keep weekend plans flexible. The next few days favor outdoor time, especially this afternoon and Friday, before rain chances rise Saturday night into Sunday. The main weather story is simple. Sunshine leads the forecast early, warmth builds again by the weekend, and showers become more likely late Saturday into Sun

Central New York gets a pleasant opening stretch, but the pattern turns more unsettled by the weekend. The next several days bring a little bit of everything: bright afternoons, cool nights, early fog, a warmer Saturday, and increasing shower chances from Saturday night into Sunday. For Madison County and nearby areas, the main takeaways are simple. Today and Friday look like the best outdoor days, early morning fog could slow the start in low-lying spots, and the weekend is

The week opens with umbrellas, wet roads, and a decent chance of thunder, but it does not stay gloomy for long. Central New York starts in an unsettled pattern today and tonight, then gradually turns brighter, cooler, and more comfortable heading into Friday and Saturday. For Madison County and nearby parts of Central New York, the biggest weather concerns come early: showers, thunderstorms, and periods of steady rain through tonight. After that, the forecast settles down for

The week starts with the kind of calm, warm weather that can make midweek storms feel easy to overlook. Sunshine today, a mild night, and a warmer Wednesday will set the stage for a wetter stretch Wednesday night into early Thursday. After that, central New York gets a clean reset, with cooler air, bright skies, and a weekend that looks much better for outdoor plans. For Madison County and nearby parts of central New York, the main weather story is timing. Today and most of W

A quiet start to the week will not stay completely dry, but the overall pattern looks manageable: mild nights, warm afternoons, and one main window for widespread rain and thunderstorms in the middle of the week. For Central New York, the best stretch for outdoor plans comes early Tuesday and again late Friday into Saturday. The period to watch most closely is Wednesday evening through early Thursday, when showers become much more likely and a thunderstorm may be mixed in. A

A strong Nor’easter can turn a routine winter week into a messy mix of snow-covered roads, icy sidewalks, power concerns, and travel delays. This upcoming winter setup has the key ingredients forecasters watch closely: cold air near the surface, moisture moving up the coast, and a storm track that could bring heavy snow, sleet, rain, and freezing rain to different areas over a short distance. The biggest challenge with this kind of storm is not just how much falls. It is what