BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York wakes to another crisp autumn morning, with the kind of clear, glassy dawn that hints at deeper chill ahead. Light winds, cooling skies, and dropping dew points are setting the stage for Buffalo’s first widespread frost risk of the season early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service office in Buffalo, temperatures will slide toward freezing late Sunday night into Monday, especially in sheltered valleys east of Lake Erie. Patchy frost may form where winds calm before sunrise, prompting gardeners and growers to cover tender plants or bring them inside. While frost advisories aren’t yet in effect, forecasters say one could be issued if skies remain clear through the weekend.
Saturday brings partly sunny skies with highs near 52°F—ideal for late fall chores before the cold takes hold. Sunday looks similar, though calmer winds overnight will accelerate cooling. Monday morning’s low could dip near 32°F in suburbs like Hamburg, Orchard Park, and Clarence, with icy car windshields possible before dawn.
From Monday through Wednesday, conditions stay dry and cool with highs near 50°F and plenty of sunshine. The setup favors more chilly nights ahead, but no snow or lake-effect activity is expected yet. Halloween trick-or-treaters Friday should find crisp but comfortable weather, with temperatures holding in the low 50s and no rain in sight.
After all, this is Buffalo—so a few quiet, frosty mornings are just the calm before November’s real chill.
Five-Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
Sat: 52/38 – Partly sunny; light breeze.
Sun: 50/32 – Clear and cool; frost risk late.
Mon: 50/33 – Sunny; patchy morning frost.
Tue: 52/36 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall air.
Wed: 52/38 – Bright and cool; dry stretch continues.
