BUFFALO, N.Y. – A sharp fall chill has settled over western New York this morning, ending a brief but biting cold snap that sent temperatures into the mid-30s across Erie, Niagara, and Monroe Counties. The region’s first widespread frost of the season has gardeners scrambling to protect tender plants, while residents along I-90 are waking up to crystal-clear skies and frosty windshields.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, a Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Friday for much of western and north-central New York. Conditions are expected to moderate later today as sunshine boosts highs to the mid-60s. The advisory spans key agricultural zones where early October crops and fall landscaping remain vulnerable to frost damage.
Light winds and clear skies will hold through Friday, offering ideal conditions for leaf-peeping and local pumpkin patch visits before a weekend pattern shift. By Saturday, a developing front will bring showers and gusty southerly winds, followed by another round of rain late Sunday into early next week.
Drivers along Interstate 90 and near Lake Erie should prepare for reduced visibility during showers and wet leaves on roadways. Residents are urged to cover plants, check outdoor faucets, and plan for a damp but mild weekend.
Cooler, unsettled conditions return early next week as another system drifts across the Great Lakes. Expect a mix of sun, scattered showers, and brisk breezes as fall weather deepens through mid-October.
Five-Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
Fri: 64/50 – Sunny and cool; frost early, pleasant afternoon.
Sat: 64/50 – Breezy with scattered showers; possible thunder late.
Sun: 68/50 – Partly sunny; light rain chances.
Mon: 61/50 – Mostly cloudy; cooler northeast breeze.
Tue: 60/49 – Few early showers; steady fall chill continues.
