Sunny and Comfortable Friday, Late Night Snow Expected

Wintry weather returns to the Elmira region this weekend after a pleasant Friday.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Elmira, New York area is in for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days. Tonight will see mostly cloudy skies with periods of light snow, dropping temperatures near 10 degrees. Friday will bring plenty of sunshine and high temperatures around 30 degrees. However, snow returns on Friday night into Saturday as a weak weather system moves through, though accumulations should be less than half an inch. Temperatures will start to warm up slightly over the weekend, reaching the upper 30s and low 40s on Valentine's Day and Sunday.

Why it matters

The changing weather patterns in the Elmira region can impact travel, outdoor activities, and energy usage. Residents need to be prepared for the mix of sunny, cloudy, and snowy conditions expected over the next several days.

The details

The weather forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight in Elmira, with periods of light snow and temperatures dropping near 10 degrees. Friday will see plenty of sunshine with high temperatures around 30 degrees. However, a weak weather system will bring snow back to the region on Friday night into Saturday, though accumulations should be less than half an inch. Temperatures will start to warm up slightly over the weekend, with highs near 39 degrees for Valentine's Day and 41 degrees on Sunday. Next week, temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 40s by Wednesday and Thursday, with a chance of rain.

  • Tonight, temperatures will drop near 10 degrees with light snow.
  • Friday will see sunny skies and high temperatures around 30 degrees.
  • Friday night into Saturday, a weak weather system will bring less than half an inch of snow.
  • On Valentine's Day (February 14), temperatures will reach near 39 degrees.
  • On Sunday, temperatures will reach near 41 degrees.

The players

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The local news station that provided the weather forecast information for the Elmira, New York region.

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The takeaway

Residents of the Elmira area should be prepared for a mix of weather conditions over the next several days, including sunny skies, light snow, and gradually warming temperatures. It's important to monitor the forecast and plan accordingly for any potential impacts on travel, outdoor activities, and energy usage.