Cold air bites your face the second you step outside this morning. Light flakes drift across Buffalo, and untreated pavement still looks damp and slick in spots.
New York wakes up to 22 degrees and light snow across Western New York. Wind chills hover near 10 degrees, making it feel sharply colder. According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, snow chances remain around 20 percent early, with gradual clearing through the afternoon. Highs reach only the upper 20s, so melting stays limited.
Road crews report mainly wet roads, but shaded side streets and overpasses can refreeze quickly. This is prime flash-freeze season. Even minor melting today can turn icy after sunset as temperatures drop into the upper teens. Slow down on the I-190 and Route 33 corridors, especially on elevated ramps.
A noticeable shift arrives Friday. Sunshine pushes highs near 45 degrees with a southwest breeze. Snowpack softens, and puddles develop. Plan ahead for standing water near storm drains.
The weekend brings another twist. Saturday climbs near 39 degrees before snow showers likely redevelop Saturday night. By Sunday, colder air returns with highs near 22 degrees. Any leftover moisture could refreeze early Sunday and again late weekend.
Looking into early March, a warming trend builds Monday through midweek. Highs rebound into the upper 30s and near 40 by Tuesday and Wednesday. Longer-range signals favor above-normal temperatures heading into the first full week of March. Spring warmth is not here yet, but signs are building.
Traveling this weekend? Watch for slick spots after sunset and tell us what you’re seeing in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, NY:
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 45.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 39.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 22.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 26.
Tuesday: Chance of snow showers, high 39.
