Buffalo, NY – The first week of December is off to a true winter start in Western New York, as light to moderate snow spreads across the region late Monday into Tuesday, coating roads and windshields with the season’s first widespread accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, snow will develop before midnight and continue steadily through Tuesday morning, with 1 to 3 inches expected across Niagara, Erie, Genesee, and Monroe Counties. Temperatures will hover in the upper 20s to low 30s, keeping snow light and fluffy — but enough to slow morning commutes and create slick conditions on bridges and secondary roads.
Winds will remain light, but visibility may drop below a mile during heavier bursts of snow. Motorists are urged to allow extra time for Tuesday travel, especially along I-90, I-290, and Route 219, where fresh snow and untreated pavement could make braking difficult.
By Tuesday night, skies turn mostly cloudy and roads begin to clear as highs rebound into the mid-30s Wednesday. The brief lull won’t last long: another system may bring rain and snow showers Thursday into early Friday, followed by a colder push that keeps highs in the upper 20s and low 30s heading into the weekend.
This early round of snow marks the beginning of Western New York’s steady transition into winter — with the first taste of lake-effect patterns and icy mornings likely just ahead.
5-Day Outlook (Buffalo, NY):
- Tuesday: Snow, 1–3 inches. High 34°F.
- Tuesday Night: Cloudy, low 22°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 36°F.
- Thursday: Rain and snow showers possible. High 28°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, cold. High 30°F.
