Buffalo, NY – Pavement glistens this Friday morning as light rain spreads across Western New York, bringing a damp, gray start to the final weekend of October. Temperatures hover in the low 40s, with drizzle and cloudy skies expected through early afternoon before tapering west of the city.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, showers will continue through mid-afternoon, followed by breezy west winds around 10 mph and highs near 52°F. By this evening, rain chances drop sharply, though clouds will linger with lows settling near 37°F.
Saturday ushers in a noticeable change. Skies gradually brighten, and while a slight chance of light showers remains east of Lake Erie, most areas turn partly sunny by afternoon. Highs stay cool in the low 50s — ideal for yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating as drier air takes hold.
Sunday brings the true payoff: sunny skies, light winds, and highs near 51°F, offering a picture-perfect fall day across the region. Monday continues that trend before more scattered showers return midweek.
While Western New York has yet to see its first flakes of the season, colder air is building over Canada. Models hint at possible lake-effect showers late next week — a subtle signal that November’s chill is approaching.
For now, keep the jacket handy, expect wet roads through early Friday, and plan for a crisp, sunny finish to the weekend.
