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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Mar 2:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lancaster NY

This Afternoon
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind becoming east 8 to 13 mph in the evening. 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 70. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. 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 snow showers. Low around 28. 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

A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 25. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow showers. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Rain and snow showers. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.