New York commuters are easing through thick fog and slick pavement across Buffalo this morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile in spots and black ice hiding on untreated roads. Headlights glow along I-90 and the Kensington Expressway as drivers tap brakes on damp bridges.
Temperatures hover near 34 degrees at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Fog and near-freezing readings have allowed wet roads, overpasses, and sidewalks to turn icy in patches.
Use caution on ramps, especially along I-190 near the waterfront and elevated sections through Cheektowaga and Amherst. Slow down and leave extra distance. Conditions should gradually improve by late morning as visibility increases and readings climb above freezing.
Clouds linger through the afternoon with highs near 48 degrees. Tonight turns cooler, with lows around 29 and areas of patchy fog redeveloping.
Rain pushes in Thursday afternoon and becomes steadier into Thursday night. Highs reach the low 40s. Friday turns milder near 56 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Showers return Friday night and Saturday, when highs climb to 61 with breezy south winds.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, bringing longer evening light and hints of spring warmth. Sunday dries out with highs near 48, and early next week trends even milder. Temperatures approach 58 by Monday and low 60s by Tuesday.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York:
Today: Fog early, then mostly cloudy. High 48.
Thursday: Rain likely. High 42.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. High 56.
Saturday: Showers and breezy. High 61.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 48.
