Buffalo, N.Y. – Cool and dry weather will hold across western and north-central New York through Monday, but a shift arrives late Tuesday night as rain chances return. By Wednesday, thunderstorms could bring heavier downpours and possible travel disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, highs Monday will stay in the 70s under mostly sunny skies. Clouds build Tuesday with a slight chance of showers in the evening, increasing overnight into Wednesday. Highs Tuesday will range from 78 to 84 degrees, with muggy conditions developing before the storms arrive.
The wettest period is expected Wednesday, when scattered showers and a few thunderstorms could impact the morning and afternoon commute. Localized flooding in low-lying areas and slower highway travel are possible. Temperatures will remain seasonable in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Conditions improve by Thursday as cooler, drier air filters back into the region, leaving partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s. The National Weather Service notes the end of the work week looks quiet, with no major systems expected.
Residents are encouraged to plan around the midweek rain, allow extra time on the roads Wednesday, and keep an eye on updated advisories.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY
- Monday: Mostly sunny, highs 72–78, lows 48–55
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, chance of showers late, highs 78–84, lows 58–65
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, highs 77–82, lows 58–64
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs 74–78, lows 50–58
- Friday: Dry and seasonable, highs mid-70s, lows near 55
