New York – A gray veil hangs over Lake Erie this morning, and fog softens the Buffalo skyline. Temperatures sit at 30 degrees at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with mist reducing visibility and a biting wind chill in the lower 20s. Roads remain mainly dry for now, but changes are lining up quickly.
Clouds hold firm through the afternoon with highs reaching 42 degrees. Conditions stay quiet through midday, giving commuters a manageable window. By late afternoon and evening, rain becomes likely. Temperatures rise to around 36 tonight, and precipitation chances jump to 80%. Expect wet pavement along I-90 and the 190 after sunset.
Friday turns soggy. Rain is expected with a 100% chance and highs near 47 degrees. Gusty winds could top 30 mph at times. Snow begins to mix in late Friday night as colder air filters back across western New York. Lows fall to around 30 degrees. A slushy coating is possible by early Saturday.
Saturday features scattered snow showers with highs near 34. Another round of snow showers remains possible Saturday night and again Sunday, when highs reach 35. Snow showers are likely Sunday with a 70% chance. Even light bursts can create slick spots, especially during early morning hours. Watch for flash freezing where daytime melting refreezes after sunset.
Monday keeps a 40% chance of snow showers with highs near 32. Temperatures dip into the teens Monday night before moderating slightly by midweek.
Longer-range trends hint at gradual moderation late next week, but winter still has a firm grip on Buffalo for now.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, NY:
Friday: Rain, high 47.
Saturday: Snow showers, high 34.
Sunday: Snow showers likely, high 35.
Monday: Chance of snow showers, high 32.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 25.
