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Western New York Weather Alert: 3 Days of Snow Before Monday Warmup Nov 16
BUFFALO, NY – A stretch of chilly, unsettled weather is bringing repeated rain and snow showers to western and central New York beginning Friday, Nov. 13, with up to 3 inches of wet snow expected in h
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-13T09:06:32.023Z
BUFFALO, NY – A stretch of chilly, unsettled weather is bringing repeated rain and snow showers to western and central New York beginning Friday, Nov. 13, with up to 3 inches of wet snow expected in higher elevations before conditions improve Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, periods of light rain and snow will continue through much of the weekend, with snowfall becoming more common in higher terrain while lower elevations experience primarily rain mixed with occasional wet snow.
Forecasters expect total wet snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in higher elevations from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15.
Lower elevation communities are expected to receive less than 1 inch of accumulation during the same period.
The National Weather Service emphasized that precipitation type will depend heavily on elevation, with snow more likely across higher terrain and rain more common in lower lying communities.
Areas across western and central New York, including the Buffalo and Rochester regions and surrounding communities, could experience intermittent rain and snow showers throughout the weekend.
Wet snow may become more likely during the late evening and overnight hours, continuing into the following mornings as temperatures fall.
Friday afternoon highs are forecast in the mid 30s to lower 40s, with overnight lows ranging from the lower 20s to mid 30s.
Saturday will bring another round of periodic rain and snow showers , with highs generally in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Similar conditions are expected Sunday, especially during the morning, before precipitation gradually becomes less widespread.
By Monday, Nov. 16, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a break from the weekend's repeated rain and snow showers.
Monday temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s to upper 40s.
Drivers traveling through higher elevations should remain alert for localized snow accumulation and potentially slippery roads, especially during overnight and early morning periods.
Updated forecasts and snowfall information are available at weather.gov/buf .