Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Genesee County Airport (KGVQ)

Lat: 43.03°NLon: 78.17°WElev: 914ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 2:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Piffard NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon.  High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 2pm, then rain.  High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday
Snow likely before 2pm, then rain. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers. Low around 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers. High near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Piffard NY
 42.82°N 77.93°W (Elev. 948 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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