BUFFALO, N.Y. – The roar of the wind will be the dominant sound across western New York today as a powerful system sweeps across the Great Lakes. Leaves scatter across wet streets, and whitecaps churn along Lake Erie’s shoreline while gusts approach 50 mph by late morning.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday for Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Jefferson, and Chautauqua counties. Southwest winds will increase to 20–30 mph, with gusts topping 45–50 mph near the lakefront. Travel could be difficult for high-profile vehicles on I-90 and I-190, especially during the afternoon commute. Tree limbs may snap, and a few isolated power outages are possible.
By early evening, the gusts begin to ease slightly, but temperatures remain brisk in the mid-40s. Tuesday offers a calmer break under mostly sunny skies, with highs near 54°F — a brief pause before the next system brings rain chances back midweek.
Wednesday and Thursday look unsettled again, with scattered showers likely as another front moves in from the west. Highs reach the upper 50s before cooler, more seasonal air filters back by Friday.
Residents preparing early for Veterans Day or late-fall cleanup should secure decorations and outdoor furniture today. The strong winds mark another reminder that November’s transition toward winter has begun — and early hints of colder air and possible flurries could reach western New York before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook for Buffalo, NY:
Mon: 53/41 – Windy; gusts to 50 mph, scattered showers.
Tue: 54/43 – Sunny; breezy afternoon.
Wed: 56/38 – Showers developing; mild.
Thu: 49/37 – Mostly sunny; cooler.
Fri: 58/43 – Showers likely; turning breezy.
