New York – Snowflakes drift lightly through gray skies this morning, sticking briefly to colder surfaces while fog softens visibility. Tires hiss on damp pavement, and bridges feel slick early as Winter Weather keeps its grip on western New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, light snow continues early today, tapering after the morning commute. Patchy fog lingers in spots, especially near the lakeshore and low-lying areas. Temperatures hover near 38 degrees, keeping roads mostly wet but locally slick. Drivers should slow down on I-90 and secondary routes through mid-morning.
Clouds hold firm tonight with lows near 33 degrees. Fog may redevelop before skies gradually improve. Thursday brings a brief break. Clouds thin, and afternoon temperatures climb to around 48 degrees, offering quieter travel conditions.
Conditions change again late Thursday night. Showers develop after midnight as milder air pushes in. Friday turns unsettled and breezy. Highs rise to around 56 degrees, but steady rain becomes likely by late morning. Gusty southwest winds increase, making travel messy during heavier showers.
Friday night brings a short lull, but the pattern stays active. Saturday features another round of rain with highs near 49 degrees. Winds shift and strengthen as a cold front approaches. Meteorologists are tracking gusts that could exceed 40 mph late Saturday night into Sunday, especially near Lake Erie.
Colder air pours in behind the front. Saturday night may see rain mix with snow, then transition to snow showers Sunday. Temperatures fall sharply, with highs near 34 degrees. Blowing snow and reduced visibility become possible, even with light accumulations.
Early next week stays cold and cloudy, reminding the region that Winter is far from over. With wet roads refreezing at night, watch for black ice during morning drives.
Five-Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York
- Today: Snow likely early, patchy fog, high 38
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy then brighter, high 48
- Friday: Showers likely, breezy, high 56
- Saturday: Rain likely, windy late, high 49
- Sunday: Snow showers, breezy, high 34
