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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 >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Patchy fog between 9pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 29. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Patchy fog between 9pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 29. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Buffalo NY
 42.89°N 78.87°W (Elev. 604 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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