Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 6 Dec 3:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Dunkirk NY

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

    High: 36 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 32. West wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 41 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 52 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 11 to 17 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 60 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

    Low: 47 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Rain

    High: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 32. West wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 11 to 17 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Dunkirk NY
 42.47°N 79.32°W (Elev. 659 ft)
3:40 pm EST Dec 6, 2023
4pm EST Dec 6, 2023-6pm EST Dec 13, 2023
 
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