New York’s Lake Erie shoreline is waking up under a blanket of fog, where visibility drops quickly and headlights glow through damp air. Drivers near Buffalo and Niagara Falls may hit sudden pockets of dense fog, especially close to the water.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, areas along Lake Erie and the Niagara River could see visibility fall to a quarter mile at times this morning . Conditions improve later today as clouds break, with highs reaching near 63°F and calmer travel returning by afternoon.
Across Erie and Niagara counties, early travel along I-190 and Route 5 may require extra caution. Allow more time and be ready for rapid visibility changes, especially near bridges and low-lying areas.
The bigger shift arrives Saturday. Showers develop after 2 p.m., with rain chances climbing to 80% and the potential for isolated thunderstorms. Some storms may bring gusty winds, which could impact outdoor plans and create brief downpours across Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Orchard Park.
Rain continues into Saturday night before cooler air settles in. Sunday turns sharply colder, with highs dropping to around 42°F and lingering showers. By Sunday night, temperatures fall into the upper 20s, raising concerns for frost and possible slick spots if roads remain damp.
Plan for improving conditions later today, but stay weather-aware heading into Saturday afternoon. Keep rain gear ready and monitor updates as storms approach.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, New York:
Today: Areas of fog early, then partly sunny, high near 63°F
Saturday: Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 72°F
Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 42°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 40°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 56°F
