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

The freeze warning lifted at 9 a. m. Sunday, and the day warmed into the mid‑50s. Winds picked up, gusting to about 25 mph. A light system could bring scattered showers Sunday night, mainly near the New York State Thruway and north of it. Monday’s wind from the southwest brings even milder air. Temperatures climb into the 60s and may touch the low‑70s. A few showers might stay overnight in northern spots before clearing.Tuesday will be the hottest day, with highs in the mid‑70s. But a western front approaches, raising chances of rain and afternoon thunderstorms. Weather services watch for strong storms that could develop from the instability ahead of the front. Rain will linger through Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers stay widespread, and more storms could hit on Wednesday. After the front leaves, colder air moves in. Highs drop to the mid‑50s on Thursday and Friday. Overnight lows slide back into the upper 30s or low 40s. Rain stays on Friday and into the weekend, keeping conditions cooler and wetter through at least Mother’s Day.