An Arctic Outbreak; Heavy Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes Region

An Arctic outbreak of cold air will expand south and east from the northern Plains through the Midwest and persist into next week. Dangerously cold wind chills are expected in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Heavy lake-effect snow bands and snow showers have developed downwind of the Great Lakes, and will continue into next week. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 29 Nov 8:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Orchard Park NY

Lake Effect Snow Warning November 29, 09:52pm until December 2, 07:00pm
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
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    Lake Effect Snow Warning November 29, 09:52pm until December 2, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Lake Effect Snow Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely before 8am, then snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. West wind 13 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. West wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Orchard Park NY
 42.77°N 78.74°W (Elev. 879 ft)
9:37 pm EST Nov 29, 2024
9pm EST Nov 29, 2024-6pm EST Dec 6, 2024
 
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