conditions is expected by early next week as cooler air and lake effect rain showers move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, partly cloudy skies Thursday will clear through the afternoon with highs ranging from 67 to 78 degrees. A Beach Hazard Statement remains in effect for the Niagara and Orleans County shoreline where strong currents will make swimming dangerous until later today.
Conditions stay calm and warm into Saturday, offering a good window for outdoor plans. However, by Saturday night and Sunday, forecasters expect showers and thunderstorms to return. A stronger push of cooler air will follow, dropping temperatures below normal across much of the state next week, with lake effect rain showers possible through midweek.
Travelers along the New York Thruway and secondary highways should prepare for wet conditions starting Sunday night, while boaters on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario may face gusty winds and choppy water. Officials urge residents to enjoy the dry stretch but remain alert for rapidly changing conditions beginning late in the weekend.
The National Weather Service says additional advisories could be issued as the cooler, wetter pattern sets in next week.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, highs 67–78°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs in the mid-70s
- Saturday: Dry and warm, highs in the upper 70s
- Sunday: Showers and storms possible late, highs in the low 70s
- Monday: Cooler with lake effect rain showers, highs in the mid-60s
