Rain and temperature drop in forecast for Orleans

Photo by Tom Rivers: These two women were enjoying a ride in a canoe on Tuesday at Glenwood Lake in Ridgeway, when the sun was shining with temperatures in the 80s.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 October 2023 at 10:29 am

After four straight days with highs in the 80s, the temperature will drop on Friday to the 60s. There also is lots of rain in the forecast after very little the past month.

Today is forecast to reach a high of 85. The high, however, will be 69 on Friday with a chance for showers and a thunderstorm. More rain is likely on Friday night, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo.

Saturday is forecast for a high near 60 with showers likely. Sunday the high will only be 52 with more rain likely during the day and at night.

Monday is Columbus Day and the high is forecast for 53 with a chance of showers.