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Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 24 May 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo NY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Light west wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Memorial Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Light west wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo NY
 42.89°N 78.87°W (Elev. 604 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 am EDT May 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT May 24, 2026-6pm EDT May 30, 2026
 
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