Buffalo, NY –A shift in spring weather is set to bring snow and wind to western New York by Monday night, disrupting an otherwise mild stretch.
According to the National Weather Service, Buffalo will start Monday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 44°F. But conditions will change quickly by evening. A rain and snow mix is expected after 9 p.m., transitioning into snow showers overnight as temperatures drop to 24°F. Gusts could reach 29 mph, creating potentially slick roads, especially along the I-190 corridor and surrounding city streets.
Tuesday continues the wintry trend, with a 50% chance of snow showers and a high near 33°F. Winds from the west will gust up to 30 mph, making driving hazardous during the morning commute. Residents should plan ahead and allow extra travel time. While snow accumulation is expected to be light, reduced visibility and wind chill will pose risks.
Looking ahead, Wednesday brings a break with mostly sunny skies and a high near 39°F. More rain and snow showers return Thursday and Friday, with highs in the low 50s. Morning lows through the week will hover in the upper 20s to upper 30s, raising the possibility of frost, particularly on Tuesday night.
5-Day Buffalo Weather Snapshot:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 44°F; Rain/snow chance by 9 p.m.
- Tuesday: Snow showers likely, high 33°F; Gusts to 30 mph
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F
- Thursday: Rain and snow likely, high 50°F
- Friday: Chance of showers, high 52°F
