New York weather still feels brisk and damp across Buffalo this afternoon as gray clouds drift inland from Lake Erie and scattered showers move through western New York. Wet pavement reflected traffic along Interstate 90 late this morning while cool southeast winds pushed occasional gusts across downtown Buffalo and the waterfront. Conditions remain unsettled for holiday travelers, especially near elevated roads and bridge crossings.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers will continue through parts of the afternoon before steadier rain develops later today and tonight. Wind gusts may reach 23 mph near Buffalo Niagara International Airport while temperatures hold near 71 degrees. Rainfall totals are expected to stay relatively light, but brief heavier downpours could reduce visibility quickly during evening travel.
Memorial Day starts cloudy and cool before conditions gradually improve by afternoon. Meteorologists are now tracking a stronger warming trend across western New York through Tuesday and Wednesday. High temperatures climb into the upper 70s by midweek as drier air finally pushes into the eastern Great Lakes region.
Drivers should still prepare for slick roads through tonight. Ponding water may develop along portions of the Kensington Expressway, Route 33 and low-lying streets near creeks and drainage areas. Keep jackets and umbrellas nearby if heading outdoors for Memorial Day gatherings along the lakefront or downtown Buffalo.
The broader Northeast remains trapped in an active spring weather pattern through Memorial Day as repeated waves of rain move from the Ohio Valley into New England. To be fair, Buffalo avoids the heaviest flooding concerns farther south, but occasional thunderstorms and brief gusty winds remain possible tonight.
Long-range outlooks continue favoring above-normal temperatures heading into early June, signaling stronger summer warmth settling into western New York after this stretch of cool lake-enhanced weather.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York
- Memorial Day: Cloudy early with gradual clearing. High near 74.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 77.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High near 77.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with seasonable temperatures. High near 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and slightly cooler. High near 68.
