New York wakes up to a bitter 25-degree February chill in Buffalo, where quiet streets sit under patchy clouds and calm winds. Drivers heading along I-190 and the Kensington Expressway should watch for areas of fog early today, especially near the Lake Erie shoreline. Visibility could tighten in spots through mid-morning.
Clouds increase tonight, and showers develop before daybreak. Temperatures rise into the upper 30s this afternoon, then hold in the 30s overnight. Patchy fog lingers into Tuesday morning, creating reduced visibility for the commute.
Tuesday brings a high near 40 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Showers become more likely Tuesday night as lows settle near 33 degrees. The bigger shift arrives Wednesday, February 18. Steady rain pushes highs to 41 degrees and accelerates snowmelt across western New York.
That warm-up may cause elevated stream flows and localized flooding concerns. Ice jam risk increases on area creeks and rivers as runoff feeds into frozen channels. Residents near the Buffalo River and smaller tributaries should monitor water levels closely.
Wednesday night cools back toward 30 degrees with lingering showers. Thursday turns mostly cloudy and colder, near 38 degrees. Rain chances return Friday with highs near 41.
Looking into President’s Day Week and the 6–10 day outlook, temperatures trend slightly above normal at times. Another round of mixed rain and snow remains possible next weekend. February weather in Buffalo stays active, shifting from winter chill to midweek thaw and back again.
