"Predicting Solar Eclipse Weather and Its Impact on Temperature and Retina Health"

Despite the likelihood of cloud cover, Rochester has a 34.3% chance of clear skies for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Over the past 10 years, April 8 has seen varied weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from 34 to 78 degrees and occasional precipitation. Rochester's proximity to Lake Ontario may help mitigate cloud cover, making it one of the best places in New York to view the eclipse. NOAA predicts near normal precipitation and temperatures for the eclipse date, and the city's median cloud amount of just over 60% in April bodes well for potential viewing.