New York – Damp pavement and a chilly breeze are slowing drivers across Buffalo this morning, as light rain moves through and clouds hang low over Lake Erie. Visibility remains near 10 miles, but wet roads and occasional heavier showers are creating uneven driving conditions on I-90 and I-190.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will continue through late morning with a 50% chance of rain, and even a slight chance of thunder developing by early afternoon. Rainfall amounts remain light, but brief bursts could reduce visibility and increase stopping distances.
Across Erie and Niagara counties, drivers should expect slick conditions through midday. Plan extra time, especially on ramps and elevated roadways where water collects first. Winds near the lake may shift, adding brief gusts that can make travel feel unsettled.
A colder pattern quickly takes hold. Temperatures dip into the upper 20s tonight, and by Monday night fall to around 26°F. Any lingering moisture could refreeze, creating patchy black ice early Tuesday. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads are most at risk in this classic spring flash-freeze setup.
Monday stays cool with highs near 39°F under partial sun, reinforcing the chill. By Tuesday, a rebound begins with highs near 52°F and improving road conditions by midday.
Midweek brings a noticeable warm-up, with Wednesday reaching near 60°F under mostly sunny skies. That shift signals a return to more stable spring weather across western New York.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY
Monday: Partly sunny, High 39°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny, High 52°F (morning ice risk)
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, High 60°F
Thursday: Mostly sunny, High 64°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, High 68°F
