New York – Dense fog and a sharp 25-degree chill greet drivers across Buffalo this morning, and visibility has dipped near 5 miles at times. Wind chills hover in the teens, and untreated sidewalks remain icy.
Skies turn partly sunny today with highs near 38 degrees. East winds ease by afternoon, but melting snow could refreeze quickly after sunset. This is prime February “flash freezing” season. Wet pavement can turn slick fast once temperatures slip.
Tonight brings a 20% chance of freezing rain before 1 a.m., then another slight chance between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Lows drop to around 29 degrees. Even light glaze could create trouble on bridges along I-90 and Route 33. Plan for slower travel late tonight and early Monday.
Washington’s Birthday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 39. Monday night turns unsettled again, with a 50% chance of rain and snow showers after 4 a.m. Little accumulation is expected, but slushy spots are possible by Tuesday morning.
By Tuesday, February 17, scattered snow showers remain possible before 7 a.m., then partial sunshine pushes highs to 40. Wednesday shifts wetter, with steady rain and highs near 43. Another rain-to-snow mix could follow late week as temperatures dip into the low 30s at night.
President’s Day Week trends milder nationally, but Western New York stays closer to seasonal norms with repeated mixed precipitation risks.
Five Day Outlook for Buffalo, New York:
Monday: High 39, mostly cloudy.
Tuesday: High 40, chance of snow showers early.
Wednesday: High 43, rain likely.
Thursday: High 43, chance of rain.
Friday: High 42, rain and snow likely.
