BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York will stay warm and mostly dry through the weekend, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. Drivers may face some patchy fog early Thursday morning, but clear skies will take over by midmorning.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, little to no rain is expected through Sunday, keeping the region under sunny skies. The warmest spots include Rochester, Geneva, and Batavia, all expected to top out around 82 degrees Thursday, while Buffalo and Jamestown will hover closer to 80.
Low humidity will make afternoons comfortable, though the dry spell could lead to minor air quality issues for sensitive groups. Morning commuters across Niagara and Erie counties should watch for limited visibility from fog, especially along the Thruway and near Lake Erie.
Travel conditions are expected to remain favorable, with no major weather-related disruptions across highways or airports. Outdoor events, including late-summer festivals in Buffalo and Rochester, should see ideal conditions.
The stretch of sunshine continues through Sunday, with only a slight uptick in rain chances by Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
- Thursday: High near 81, patchy morning fog, sunny and dry
- Friday: High around 80, mostly sunny, slight shower chance late (15%)
- Saturday: High near 78, clear skies, dry
- Sunday: High around 77, calm winds, no rain
- Monday: High near 76, partly cloudy, 20% chance of showers
