Buffalo, N.Y. – Western New York holds onto summer a little longer, but cooler fall air looms by midweek. Drivers on I-90 and across Erie County should expect warm, dry travel through Tuesday before temperatures dip sharply as October arrives.
According to the National Weather Service, Buffalo will climb to near 78 degrees Monday with abundant sunshine and calm winds. Tuesday remains warm in the mid-70s, but forecasters warn that highs will tumble into the 60s by Wednesday as a crisp air mass settles over the region.
The short-term warmth will keep roads dry and skies mostly clear, reducing travel disruptions. However, residents are urged to prepare for the upcoming shift by checking heating systems and layering clothing for cooler mornings starting midweek. Outdoor events through Monday remain favorable with no rainfall expected, though evenings will cool quickly into the 50s.
In Buffalo, Tonawanda, and Lackawanna, skies will stay bright and conditions calm, making late September feel more like July. By Wednesday, though, a true fall pattern takes hold with highs only reaching the mid-60s and lows dipping into the mid-40s. That chill will linger into the first days of October.
The warm stretch provides a final window for outdoor yardwork, late-season barbecues, and regional travel without weather delays. By late week, sweaters and jackets will return to closets across western New York.
Warnings remain limited, but forecasters advise monitoring updates for any early frost concerns as October begins.
Five Day Forecast for Buffalo, NY:
- Saturday: High 76, partly sunny.
- Sunday: High 77, sunny. Low 53.
- Monday: High 78, sunny. Low 55.
- Tuesday: High 76, mostly sunny. Low 51.
- Wednesday: High 66, sunny. Low 44.
