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Buffalo, NY Weather Nov. 12-14: Rain, Wet Snow Through Saturday
Buffalo, NY – Parts of western and north central New York could see their first light coating of wet snow this week as scattered rain and snow showers move through the region Thursday night, Nov. 12,
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-12T11:11:10.704Z
Buffalo, NY – Parts of western and north central New York could see their first light coating of wet snow this week as scattered rain and snow showers move through the region Thursday night, Nov. 12, and continue into Saturday, Nov. 14. The best chances for accumulation will be in higher elevations, while lower lying communities are expected to see mainly rain or little snow accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, scattered rain and wet snow showers will develop Thursday night and continue intermittently through Saturday. Forecasters emphasize that snowfall totals will be very minor, with no significant travel impacts expected.
Thursday, Nov. 12, Into Friday, Nov. 13
Wet snow could develop overnight across elevated portions of western New York and the eastern Lake Ontario region.
The Tug Hill Plateau, Bristol Hills and Chautauqua Ridge have the greatest potential for a minor coating of snow.
Forecast maps indicate that some higher elevations could receive around an inch or less, while most lower elevations should see little or no accumulation.
Friday Night Into Saturday, Nov. 14
Additional scattered showers are expected Friday night into Saturday, with another opportunity for wet snow in higher terrain.
Areas near Watertown, Rochester and the Southern Tier could experience brief periods of mixed precipitation, although snowfall is expected to remain limited.
Buffalo and other lower elevation communities are unlikely to see meaningful accumulation.
Will Roads Be Affected?
Despite the possibility of wet snow, the National Weather Service does not anticipate travel disruptions from this weather system.
Snowfall will be spotty, and many locations will experience breaks in precipitation throughout the period.
Residents traveling through elevated terrain may encounter brief snow showers, but widespread hazardous conditions are not forecast.
Forecasters will continue monitoring temperatures and precipitation patterns as the weekend approaches.