ROCHESTER, N.Y. – There are several significant changes coming in our weather, but the most impactful will be the strong, damaging winds. As a result, the News10NBC meteorologists have upgraded our threat tracker from yellow to red alert. Winds will slowly ratched-up during Monday morning with the highest wind gusts between the 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM time frame. Wind gusts may exceed 60 miles per hour west of Rochester. Wind speeds, while still strong should be less intense south and east of Rochester – including the Finger Lakes. There is a high probability of tree and power line damage during highest wind gusts.
These winds will be a precursor for a rapid return to winter as the temperature will plummet during the day on Monday. The mercury will start in the 40s early but drop into the 30s and 20s later in the afternoon. Lake snow showers will be off and on for the next several days with accumulating snow from time to time. The harsh winter weather will continue through New Years Eve and New Years Day.
In addition, we have now added a News10NBC yellow alert for Tuesday due to the potential of gusty winds, bitter cold temperatures and lake effect snow.
Stay tuned to News10NBC First Alert weather for updates on the forecast.
