New York – A cold, gray sky hangs over Buffalo this morning, and the air bites with a wind chill near 23°F as traffic moves slowly along I-190 and Route 33. The pavement looks mostly dry, but the cold air keeps surfaces slick in shaded spots.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures hover near 33°F early with north winds around 15 mph, keeping conditions feeling much colder . Skies gradually clear through the day, but the chill lingers.
Even as sunshine returns by afternoon, highs struggle to reach the low 30s. That limited warming means any leftover moisture could refreeze quickly later. Plan extra caution on bridges and overpasses.
Tonight, temperatures drop sharply to around 21°F. By Saturday, a weak system brings a slight chance of snow showers, especially during the afternoon. While accumulation looks minimal, even light flakes could create brief slick spots.
Saturday stays cool, with highs near 34°F under partly sunny skies. Saturday night remains cold, with lows near 28°F. By Sunday, a noticeable warm-up begins, with highs climbing to around 48°F as clouds linger.
The warming trend continues into Monday, when temperatures reach the low 50s across Buffalo and western New York. That shift brings a more spring-like feel, though a chance of showers returns by Monday night.
Looking ahead, milder air continues building into next week, with highs pushing into the upper 50s and low 60s alongside periodic rain.
If you’re heading out this morning, bundle up and watch for slick patches on less-traveled roads.
Are you seeing icy spots in your neighborhood, or are roads improving where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York:
Saturday: Partly sunny, slight chance of snow showers, high 34°F
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 48°F
Monday: Partly sunny, high 52°F
Tuesday: Showers likely, high 58°F
Wednesday: Showers likely, high 62°F**
