New York – The air stings along Lake Erie this morning as Buffalo wakes up to 17 degrees and a wind chill near 9. Clear skies stretch overhead, but the cold bites fast on exposed skin. Roads remain dry at daybreak, giving commuters a quiet window before the next round of late winter Weather arrives.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, sunshine pushes highs near 45 today with a light southwest breeze. Clouds increase tonight, and scattered showers may develop after sunset with lows around 36. A brief warm push fades quickly Saturday.
Saturday turns partly sunny with highs near 40, but colder air builds in by evening. Snow becomes likely late Saturday night with a 70 percent chance of accumulation. Around 1 inch of new snow is possible by early Sunday. Drivers along I-90, the Kensington Expressway and Route 33 should expect slick stretches if bursts of snow reduce visibility.
Sunday stays cold with highs near 22 and partly sunny skies. Temperatures drop to around 10 Sunday night. Any melted snow could refreeze quickly after dark, creating flash-freeze risks on untreated roads and sidewalks.
Monday remains mostly sunny but chilly, with highs near 26. A rain-snow mix develops Tuesday afternoon as highs climb to 41, signaling a gradual shift toward March. Midweek moderates further into the 40s, and longer-range trends favor above-normal temperatures into early March. A milder stretch appears likely next week.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York:
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 40.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 22.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 26.
Tuesday: Chance rain/snow, high 41.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 44.
