BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York wakes to slick roads and steady drizzle this Monday morning as a blustery stretch of fall weather builds toward a wetter, colder midweek. Gusty west winds and rain will keep temperatures locked in the 50s today, setting the stage for heavier showers and possible rumbles of thunder by Tuesday night. Travelers on I-90 and Route 33 should plan for reduced visibility and ponding in low-lying areas during the Tuesday evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, multiple rounds of rain will sweep across Erie and Niagara counties from late Tuesday through Wednesday. Winds could top 30 mph at times, especially near the Lake Erie shoreline. Widespread showers will linger into Wednesday night before tapering early Thursday. Some elevated areas inland, including Wyoming and Cattaraugus counties, may briefly flirt with upper-30s lows by Friday morning — the region’s first early signal of a potential fall freeze.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations, check gutters, and keep drains clear as leaves and runoff combine to clog storm systems. Those planning to travel midweek should allow extra time and keep headlights on during heavier rain bands. While no wintry mix is expected yet, forecasters note the first cold-air surge of the season could arrive before Halloween, opening the door for flurries in higher terrain next week.
Cooler, calmer air will return Thursday into Friday, bringing a short-lived dry spell before scattered showers reappear this weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
Mon: 58/44 – Breezy with light rain; gusts near 30 mph.
Tue: 59/47 – Rain increasing; chance thunder late evening.
Wed: 52/43 – Steady rain, gusty; heavy at times.
Thu: 51/39 – Gradual clearing; crisp, cooler air moves in.
Fri: 52/37 – Mostly sunny, brisk; early sign of first fall freeze.
