BUFFALO, N.Y. – Clear skies and mild temperatures will help thousands safely gather across western New York for Patriot Day events Thursday, September 11. Drivers on I-90 and local roadways can expect smooth travel with no weather disruptions through the morning and afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, Thursday will bring sunshine with highs near 76 degrees. Calm conditions in the morning will shift to a light south wind by afternoon, creating comfortable outdoor settings for ceremonies and public remembrances.
Wednesday night stays partly cloudy with lows around 53 degrees, offering cool but manageable conditions for overnight travel and early morning setup at memorial sites. Thursday night will remain mostly clear, dipping to around 54 degrees.
Friday continues the stretch of pleasant weather with sunshine and highs near 76. Event organizers and local schools can rely on dry skies for outdoor gatherings and community programs. By Friday night, clouds return with lows around 57 degrees, but conditions remain dry for evening activities.
The first hint of unsettled weather arrives Saturday night, when scattered showers could develop after 2 a.m. Rain chances remain at 30 percent into Sunday morning, though daytime conditions still look mostly sunny.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the dry stretch to prepare for shifting fall patterns early next week. Rain potential builds again by Sunday night, but no widespread threats are expected.
Warnings remain unnecessary, though updates will follow if rainfall increases.
Five-Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 76. Low around 54.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 76. Low around 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 76. Chance of showers late. Low near 60.
- Sunday: Chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low around 55.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low near 56.
