Good evening, Central New York. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Temperatures will actually climb overnight as that south wind starts to pick up. That'll go along with increasing rain chances by sunrise, but some freezing rain will be possible higher up in the Adirondacks. Not only will Saturday feature periods of rain, but it'll be unseasonably mild area-wide and blustery with 50+ mph gusts in spots.

Lows: Upper 20s & 30s

Highs: 50s & 60s

Central NY Hourly Forecast | Southern Tier Hourly Forecast | Northern New York Hourly Forecast

Today's Big Stories

1. Business groups urge calm with New York mask enforcement

Business organizations urged New Yorkers on Friday to avoid angry confrontations with employers and their workers enforcing Gov. Kathy Hochul's new indoor mask rule in public spaces where proof of vaccination is not required. The new mandate is set to take effect on Monday in New York and run through Jan. 15. The rule is being put in place as COVID-19 case rates have increased in recent weeks, especially in upstate counties.

2. Social media challenges causing disruption in schools

With the rise in popularity of TikTok and other video sharing platforms has come a string of trends and challenges that are causing disruptions in schools across the country. One of them, coined 'Devious Licks,' encourages students to vandalize or damage school property, and has been cropping up in districts nationwide. On a local level, the problematic social media challenges are ramping up post-pandemic, according to one district's superintendent. 

3. Shoe drive collects thousands of shoes for Syracuse community

There’s a simple way you can help your neighbors this holiday season. And all you need are some shoes. An annual Syracuse shoe drive is in its 11th year.

4. Exit 33 Nightclub at Turning Stone re-opening tonight

It’s been closed for the last 20 months, but Turning Stone's Exit 33 Nightclub in Verona is set to reopen to the public. The popular night hall will open three of its venues later tonight. However, if you're planning to head there, you'll want to keep a few things in mind.

5. Supreme Court rules Texas abortion clinics can sue over restrictive law

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Texas abortion clinics can challenge the state's six week ban on abortions, but allowed the law to remain in effect in the meantime.

Your Notes for the Weekend

• Syracuse and Georgetown renew their men's basketball rivalry at noon Saturday.
• The 2021 Army-Navy football game takes place Saturday.
• The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is offering Brunch with Santa on Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.