Your Finger Lakes Weather forecast for Cortland and the surrounding areas for Tuesday, February 18, 2020:
An area of low pressure will swing through the area today with snow, wind, and a bit of rain.
Several hours of steady moderate snow will fall this morning. With temperatures rising into the low 30s, only modest travel delays are anticipated with 1-3 inches of accumulation. The higher elevations will see the most snow.
Steady precipitation will taper off as it turns to rain showers during the late morning and midday hours. Much of the afternoon will be dry with just a few passing showers or some drizzle.
South winds will be strong, especially this morning, with speeds of 12-17 mph and gusts as high as 40 mph. The wind speed will lessen some for the afternoon as winds turn to the southwest, then west.
High temperatures this afternoon will peak near 40 degrees before falling into the 30s for the evening.
Here is a look at the weather forecast for the next several days:
Wednesday: Flurries and squalls. A little late sun. Temperatures start in the low 20s. Afternoon highs in the mid 20s.
Thursday: Flurries and squalls. Morning lows in the upper single digits. Afternoon highs in the upper teens.
Friday: Lots of sunshine. Morning lows in the mid single digits. Afternoon highs in the mid 20s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Morning lows near 10. Afternoon highs in the upper 30s.
