New York – Clouds are quietly thickening over Buffalo this afternoon, and while roads remain mostly dry now, a wetter and more disruptive pattern is already lining up. Winds are picking up, and that shift signals a change drivers will feel within hours.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances ramp up quickly, reaching as high as 90% by Friday with steady showers likely across western New York. Wind gusts could reach up to 33 mph, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline, adding to reduced visibility and slick travel.
Through the afternoon, temperatures climb near 59° with breezy conditions developing across Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Niagara Falls. Roads stay manageable for now, but conditions begin to deteriorate later with scattered showers moving in.
By Friday, expect widespread rain. Wet pavement and pooling water could slow traffic along I-90, I-190, and Route 33. Plan extra time for the morning and evening commute. Visibility may drop during steadier rainfall.
Friday night keeps the pattern active with lingering showers, though rainfall intensity tapers slightly. Cooler air filters in, dropping temperatures into the low 30s overnight, which could set up isolated slick spots if moisture lingers.
The weekend brings a break. Saturday turns sunny but cooler, with highs near 48°. Sunday rebounds into the mid-60s with more clouds and a slight chance of showers late.
Looking ahead, an active spring pattern continues into early next week with periodic rain chances and highs climbing back into the 60s.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
Friday: Showers likely, high near 54°
Saturday: Sunny, high near 48°, low 35°
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 64°, low 55°
Monday: Chance of showers, high near 64°, low 56°
Tuesday: Chance of showers, high near 69°, low 52°
