ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) - Sunshine broke out across WNY Thursday, marking the start of what will be an extended stretch of sunny, quiet & warmer weather across the region. This time of year, clear conditions are often a double-edged sword. Warm afternoons give way to cold nights as radiational cooling drops temperature quickly. That means many will be back in the upper 30s tonight. Don't forget, take a look at our comet on looking westward after sunset! EXPECTATION VS. REALITY: Stunning photos of our comet are already circulating around social media. Make no mistake, most of these images are legitimate. But they're also not representative of what most of you are going to see. While this comet does qualify as "naked eye"… pic.twitter.com/1RquKU1u6Y— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) October 17, 2024 A once-in-a-lifetime comet in Rochester skies It's nothing but sunshine Friday as temperatures climb into the lower and middle 60s. Our weekend is flawless with crystal clear skies lingering as highs jump closer to the upper 60s. This will sync up with peak foliage conditions across the Finger Lakes. Temperatures jump into the 70s for the first half of next week as quiet weather continues. It's looking like our next weather-maker that will change this pattern will arrive sometime in the late Wednesday-Thursday ballpark. Until then, we're going to keep things on cruise control. 8-Day Forecast