Buffalo, NY – After an unseasonably warm start to the week, Buffalo and the surrounding areas will see a shift in weather as showers and strong winds arrive by Wednesday. Today’s high will reach near 72 degrees, continuing the stretch of warm, sunny conditions, with Tuesday expected to hit a high of 76—nearly 20 degrees above normal for late October.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the weather will turn by midweek as a cold front moves through the region. Wednesday will bring gusty winds of up to 45 mph in some areas, accompanied by scattered showers. Buffalo is expected to see a high of 67 degrees, but windy conditions will make it feel cooler, especially by the afternoon.
The chance of showers increases after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with rainfall amounts expected to be light, under a tenth of an inch. However, gusty southwest winds will pick up in the afternoon, reaching speeds of 26 to 31 mph, with some gusts as high as 45 mph.
By Thursday, temperatures will drop to a high of just 52 degrees, and the weather will remain cooler through the end of the week. Residents are advised to prepare for windy conditions and possible disruptions from the midweek showers. Stay updated with the latest forecasts as the fall weather takes a turn on Wednesday.