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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 23 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 27 Nov 12:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Java Center NY

Wind Advisory November 27, 01:51pm until November 28, 01:00am
Lake Effect Snow Warning November 27, 01:51pm until November 29, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
Lake Effect Snow Warning
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    Wind Advisory November 27, 01:51pm until November 28, 01:00am
    Lake Effect Snow Warning November 27, 01:51pm until November 29, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Thanksgiving Day

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 25. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. High near 35. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 25. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 35. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Java Center NY
 42.65°N 78.37°W (Elev. 1614 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm EST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 27, 2025-6pm EST Dec 3, 2025
 
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