New York wakes to a muted gray sky as light snow drifts across Buffalo, dusting sidewalks and softening street noise. Flakes swirl under streetlights, and the cold bites exposed skin fast.
Temperatures sit near 20 degrees early, with wind chills in the single digits at times. Light snow showers continue through the morning, creating slick pavement on I-90, Route 33, and city arterials. Plan extra time if traveling now.
Snow remains on and off through the day. Highs struggle to reach the upper 20s, keeping surfaces cold enough for accumulation. Most areas see minor totals today, but even light snow can cause spin-outs and sudden slowdowns.
Tonight stays wintry. Lows dip into the upper teens as additional snow showers develop toward daybreak Monday. Conditions remain quiet at times, but roads can refreeze quickly after any treatment.
The weather intensifies as the first full week of 2026 begins. Monday brings the most impactful winter weather in this stretch. Snow becomes steadier by late morning, with totals of 1 to 2 inches possible by evening. Travel may deteriorate quickly after midday, especially during the commute.
By Monday night, snow tapers off as clouds linger. Temperatures rise slightly, setting the stage for a messy transition. Tuesday turns milder, near 40 degrees, but rain showers replace snow. Melting snow combined with rain could create slushy roads and ponding in low spots.
Midweek remains unsettled but less wintry. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy near 39 degrees, followed by gradual improvement later in the week. While warmer air moves in, winter is far from finished. Meteorologists continue watching for heavier Great Lakes snow later this month.
For now, winter driving rules apply. Slow down, increase following distance, and watch bridges closely.
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Five-Day Outlook for Buffalo, NY
• Today: Snow showers, high near 28
• Monday: Snow likely, 1–2 inches, high near 35
• Tuesday: Rain showers, high near 40
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 39
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 45
