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Western New York Weather Oct. 31: Chilly Halloween, High Near 58
BUFFALO, NY – Residents across Buffalo and surrounding Erie County are heading into Halloween weekend with chilly overnight temperatures, followed by a gradual warming trend that could push afternoon
By Mara Ellison · 2026-10-30T09:26:01.846Z
BUFFALO, NY – Residents across Buffalo and surrounding Erie County are heading into Halloween weekend with chilly overnight temperatures, followed by a gradual warming trend that could push afternoon highs into the upper 60s early next week.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Buffalo, temperatures will reach approximately 57 degrees Friday, Oct. 30, before dropping to around 37 degrees overnight, setting up a cold start to Halloween.
Friday, Oct. 30: Temperatures Fall Into the 30s
Friday will feature partly sunny skies and a high near 57 degrees.
West winds of 8 to 10 mph are expected during the afternoon.
Friday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 37 degrees. Northwest winds around 6 mph will become calm after midnight.
Residents planning early Saturday activities should prepare for temperatures in the upper 30s.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween Weather Outlook
Halloween will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees.
Calm winds will become west around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Saturday night temperatures will fall to approximately 41 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Families heading outdoors for Halloween celebrations should consider jackets or additional layers as temperatures cool after sunset.
No precipitation is indicated in the forecast for Halloween day or night.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Warmer Weather Arrives
Sunday will bring partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 64 degrees.
Light south winds are expected.
Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures around 50 degrees.
Monday, Nov. 2, Through Thursday, Nov. 5
Monday will remain partly sunny, with a high near 64 degrees.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, are expected to reach approximately 68 degrees.
Rain chances increase Wednesday night to 40%, followed by a 60% chance of showers Thursday, Nov. 5.
Thursday temperatures are expected to reach approximately 64 degrees.
Residents across the Buffalo area should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as rain chances increase later in the week.