Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Mar 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Cowlesville NY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries, mixing with sprinkles after 11am, then gradually ending.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 11am.  High near 49. Southeast wind 8 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 2am, mixing with snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries, mixing with sprinkles after 11am, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 11am. High near 49. Southeast wind 8 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers after 2am, mixing with snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Cowlesville NY
 42.85°N 78.46°W (Elev. 1066 ft)
7:58 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
8am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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