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New York Weather Update: Buffalo Cools After 64° Sunday Oct 26-27
Buffalo, NY – A mild stretch of autumn sunshine will give way to cooler temperatures across Buffalo early next week, with afternoon highs expected to fall from 64 degrees Sunday to just 55 degrees Tue
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-23T09:30:43.771Z
Buffalo, NY – A mild stretch of autumn sunshine will give way to cooler temperatures across Buffalo early next week, with afternoon highs expected to fall from 64 degrees Sunday to just 55 degrees Tuesday, Oct. 27. The nine degree decline will follow several days of dry weather and increasingly comfortable afternoons across western New York. While the change is not expected to bring severe weather, residents will notice a cooler feel by Tuesday, especially during morning commutes and outdoor activities near Lake Erie.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, temperatures will gradually climb through the weekend before beginning to retreat Monday. Friday's expected high of 58 degrees will increase to 61 degrees Saturday and 64 degrees Sunday. Mostly sunny conditions are forecast Monday, with temperatures reaching approximately 62 degrees before cooler air becomes more noticeable Tuesday.
Sunday Warmth Gives Way to Tuesday Cooldown Sunday, Oct. 25, is expected to deliver the warmest afternoon of the weekend, with sunshine and a high near 64 degrees. Southwest winds around 7 mph will accompany the milder conditions, making Sunday favorable for outdoor recreation, neighborhood events and travel throughout the Buffalo metropolitan area. Temperatures will remain relatively mild Sunday night, dropping to around 50 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
The transition begins Monday, when mostly sunny skies will accompany a high near 62 degrees. Southwest winds around 6 mph are expected during the afternoon before winds shift north Monday night. Temperatures will then fall to approximately 41 degrees, setting the stage for Tuesday's cooler afternoon. The forecast does not indicate a sharp temperature collapse within a few hours, but rather a gradual cooling trend spread across several days.
Cooler Conditions Could Be Noticeable During Travel Tuesday's high near 55 degrees will be nine degrees below Sunday's forecast high, creating a noticeable difference for residents returning to work or school. Mostly sunny skies should continue, although temperatures will remain cooler throughout the afternoon. Tuesday night will bring mostly cloudy conditions and another drop to around 38 degrees, approaching the upper 30s without reaching freezing in the supplied city forecast.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90, Interstate 190 and Route 33 should encounter generally favorable weather based on the available outlook. No rain, snow or freezing precipitation is indicated in the supplied forecast through Tuesday. However, cooler early morning temperatures may require additional layers for commuters waiting outdoors or walking between parking areas and workplaces.
The weather pattern also offers a relatively dry weekend for residents visiting parks, waterfront destinations and outdoor attractions across Erie County. Saturday will feature sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees, followed by clear conditions and a low around 42 degrees. Sunday will be slightly warmer before the gradual cooling trend develops.
Temperatures Rebound Later Next Week The cooler conditions are not expected to persist throughout the remainder of the available forecast. Wednesday, Oct. 28, should bring partly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees, representing a five degree rebound from Tuesday. Partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night will accompany temperatures around 46 degrees.
By Thursday, Oct. 29, the National Weather Service expects mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 64 degrees, matching Sunday's forecast high. This suggests that the early week cooldown will be temporary rather than the beginning of a sustained period of colder weather.
For now, the most notable development is the transition from a sunny, mild weekend to cooler conditions Tuesday, followed by another warming trend toward Thursday. Residents should prepare for changing temperatures while taking advantage of the predominantly dry weather.
Will Buffalo's cooler Tuesday temperatures change your outdoor plans, or are you enjoying the return of classic autumn weather?
Five Day Weather Outlook Friday 10/23: Sunny skies will bring a high near 58 degrees with east winds of 3 to 7 mph, followed by mostly clear conditions Friday night and temperatures dropping to approximately 38 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunshine will continue with afternoon temperatures reaching near 61 degrees and light, variable winds; clear skies Saturday night will accompany a low around 42 degrees, providing a cool start to Sunday.
Sunday 10/25: Sunny conditions and southwest winds around 7 mph will accompany the weekend's warmest afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 64 degrees before partly cloudy skies develop and the low falls near 50 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Mostly sunny skies will continue with a high near 62 degrees and southwest winds around 6 mph, followed by mostly cloudy conditions Monday night and temperatures falling near 41 degrees as winds shift north.
Tuesday 10/27: Mostly sunny conditions will accompany a cooler afternoon high near 55 degrees, approximately nine degrees below Sunday's high, before mostly cloudy skies develop Tuesday night and temperatures fall to around 38 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Wednesday, Oct. 28, is expected to bring partly sunny skies with a high near 60 degrees. Partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night will accompany a low around 46 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, should feature mostly sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees, signaling a return to the milder temperatures experienced Sunday.
The supplied National Weather Service point forecast does not identify significant precipitation, snow or hazardous weather through Thursday. A separate official six to 10 day outlook was not provided, so conditions beyond this period remain uncertain.