Buffalo, N.Y. – Drivers heading down I-90 early this week will enjoy sunshine, but cooler October air moves in by Wednesday. Highs that reach near 79 on Monday and the mid-70s Tuesday will give way to crisp mornings in the 40s by midweek. That shift means New Yorkers should prepare for jacket weather and chilly commutes starting Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, skies will stay mostly clear through Friday, keeping road conditions favorable and visibility high. However, the cooler air sweeping in from the northeast will drop overnight lows into the mid-40s, a reminder that fall weather is firmly arriving.
The warmest stretch comes Monday and Tuesday, when calm winds and sunshine make for ideal travel and outdoor plans. But residents across Erie and Niagara counties should keep an eye on the forecast as October begins. Wednesday marks the season’s turn, with highs only reaching 65 and a noticeable chill greeting morning commuters.
Travelers along major routes including I-90 and Route 33 should plan for fluctuating temperatures between warm afternoons and cool evenings. For those working outdoors, layering clothing will help adjust to the changing conditions.
By late week, temperatures stabilize in the upper 60s with dry skies holding into Saturday. The extended stretch of calm, sunny weather offers a chance to enjoy fall activities before colder systems arrive later in October.
Warnings are not in effect, but forecasters urge residents to prepare for the season’s first taste of true fall weather.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, N.Y.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 79. Calm winds.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 74. Northeast winds 5–10 mph. Low around 48.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 65. Low around 44.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 69. Low around 50.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 72. Low around 53.
