New York – Light snowflakes swirl across Buffalo this morning as temperatures hover near 19 degrees. Wind chills dip into the single digits, and visibility briefly drops in passing snow showers. Side streets look powdery, and untreated bridges feel slick under tires.
Scattered snow showers taper through the morning. Additional accumulation stays under a half inch, but even light snow can create icy patches. Plan extra time if traveling along I-90, Route 33, or the Kensington Expressway. Winds from the west near 9 mph keep the air biting.
By afternoon, skies turn partly sunny. Highs reach near 31 degrees, offering a modest February thaw. Melting may occur on darker pavement, but refreezing becomes likely tonight as lows fall to 25 degrees. A slight chance of lingering snow showers continues before daybreak.
Saturday looks brighter and seasonably cold. Highs climb to 34 degrees under partly sunny skies. Saturday night drops to 19 degrees with mostly cloudy conditions. Sunday improves slightly, with highs near 39 degrees and a mix of sun and clouds. Washington’s Birthday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 40 degrees.
Early next week trends milder. Highs approach the lower 40s Tuesday and could push into the mid-40s by midweek, with rain chances increasing. That signals a broader warming pattern heading into President’s Day Week. Many areas nationwide are expected to run 10 to 20 degrees above average, hinting at gradual thaw conditions across western New York.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, NY:
Today: Snow showers early, then partly sunny, high 31.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 34.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 39.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 40.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 41.
