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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dunkirk, Chautauqua County / Dunkirk Airport (KDKK)

Lat: 42.49°NLon: 79.28°WElev: 692ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 17 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 17 Mar 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

North Collins NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Collins NY
 42.59°N 78.95°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
9:59 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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