Western New York is seeing a sharp cooldown, with high temperatures dropping nearly 20 degrees today. Residents in Buffalo and surrounding areas will feel the chill, as temperatures struggle to reach 53°F this afternoon. Patchy frost is expected overnight, with lows dropping into the upper 30s, impacting those commuting on US-20 and other major roadways by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), today’s lake-effect clouds will clear, making way for sunny skies this afternoon. However, tonight will bring a chill, with frost likely in rural areas. On Friday, expect increasing clouds and a 20% chance of afternoon showers, especially after 3 p.m. The high will reach 60°F, but light rain could complicate the evening commute.
Friday night could bring additional light showers, with lows falling to around 46°F. The chance of precipitation increases slightly heading into the weekend. Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 55°F and a 30% chance of rain before 11 a.m. Cooler conditions continue into Saturday night, with temperatures dipping into the 30s once again, leading to potential frost by early Sunday.
Sunday promises a break in the wet weather, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 54°F. Sunday night, temperatures will again drop to the mid-30s, bringing another frosty evening.