Buffalo, New York – Sunshine is reflecting off Lake Erie and drying out roads across western New York this Sunday, but changes are already lining up just beyond the horizon. The pleasant weather many residents are enjoying today won’t last much longer as a wetter pattern approaches Buffalo ahead of the Monday commute.
According to the National Weather Service, Buffalo will reach around 73 degrees Sunday with skies gradually becoming sunnier during the afternoon. Conditions remain favorable for outdoor events, yard work, and travel across Erie and Niagara counties.
The next weather maker arrives later Sunday night. Clouds increase, and scattered showers begin developing after midnight. Rain chances rise to 50% by late Sunday night before increasing further Monday morning.
Meteorologists are now tracking a broad area of moisture expected to move across western New York Monday. Showers become likely between the morning and early afternoon hours, with rain chances reaching 70%. Rainfall totals could range from a quarter inch to a half inch in some communities.
Drivers along I-90, I-190, Route 33, and the Kensington Expressway should prepare for wet pavement and slower travel Monday morning. Visibility reductions may occur during steadier rainfall. Allow extra stopping distance and plan additional travel time.
For now, severe weather concerns remain low. Thunderstorm chances are limited, and flooding issues are not expected to be widespread. Still, a few heavier showers could briefly reduce visibility near the Lake Erie shoreline.
Conditions improve Monday night as showers gradually taper. Tuesday brings a return to mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the middle 70s. Wednesday continues the pleasant trend with highs near 75 degrees and comfortable humidity levels.
Long-range outlooks suggest warmer-than-normal temperatures may begin building across portions of the Northeast toward late June, bringing more summer-like conditions to western New York.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, New York
- Sunday: Becoming sunny, high near 73°F.
- Sunday Night: Chance of showers after midnight, low near 58°F.
- Monday: Showers likely, high near 71°F. Chance of rain 70%.
- Monday Night: Chance of showers early, low near 56°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 75°F.
