New York – A sharp, lake-cooled breeze sweeps across Buffalo before sunrise, carrying a gritty chill that brushes against windshields and rattles loose signs along neighborhood streets. Patches of broken clouds reflect faint harbor lights, hinting at the first pulses of moisture building to the southwest. The air feels uneasy, and for good reason — a wet, chilly pattern pushes in today, bringing a quick-hitting taste of early winter as the weekend develops.

According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, showers begin developing this morning as temperatures climb into the 40s. Cold air feeds in from the northwest later today, creating a snow chance by tonight, especially across higher terrain east of the city. Precipitation stays light, yet wet pavement and brief bursts of flakes may affect travel along the I-90 corridor late in the day. Residents should keep layers handy, check tire pressure, and monitor rapidly shifting conditions.

According to New York State Emergency Management, a stronger wave arrives Sunday, heightening the rain-to-snow changeover risk. Gusts could reach 25–30 mph, pushing wind chills toward freezing. New snowfall amounts remain low, but models show a Winter Tease that hints at a larger cold surge next week. With Thanksgiving travel approaching, early pattern shifts matter — and this weekend’s setup may signal colder air building over the Great Lakes.

Sunday stays raw and unsettled before gradual improvement late in the day. After all, November weather near Lake Erie rarely stays quiet, and early snow indicators often appear in bursts like this.

Five-Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:

Fri: 46/35 – Partly sunny early; clouds build; light showers late.
Sat: 56/38 – Showers; breezy; possible mix late.
Sun: 43/32 – Rain/snow mix; gusty winds.
Mon: 41/31 – Chance snow showers; chilly.
Tue: 48/34 – Mostly cloudy; light breeze.