Buffalo, N.Y. – Showers will dampen Western New York through Friday, but sunshine is set to dominate the weekend before October begins. Drivers along I-90 should expect slick roads Thursday and Friday morning as scattered rain showers continue. Travel conditions improve by Saturday, making outdoor plans safer and commutes smoother.
According to the National Weather Service, Buffalo could see a 50% chance of rain both Thursday and Friday, with totals remaining light. Skies will clear Friday night, paving the way for a warm, dry weekend. By Saturday, highs will reach the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies. Sunday brings more sunshine and temperatures pushing near 78 degrees.
Residents planning fall festivals, tailgates, or trips across Western New York should prepare for wet pavement until Friday but enjoy excellent weekend weather. Those traveling along Route 33 or I-190 should use caution during morning commutes, especially with reduced visibility in patchy fog.
Looking into October, Buffalo is expected to stay unseasonably warm. Highs near 77 to 80 degrees are likely through Wednesday, offering an extended taste of late summer. Cooler nights will keep lows in the upper 50s, but no frost concerns appear yet.
Forecasters say warm, dry weather may hold through midweek, with next rain chances possibly delayed until late next week.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
- Thursday: Showers, high near 72.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 71.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 76.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 78.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 77.
