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Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (998.6 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 10 Dec 4:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lancaster NY

Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 05:00am until December 10, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 05:00am until December 10, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 4pm, then rain between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. High near 38. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 17. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 28. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 4pm, then rain between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. High near 38. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 17. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Lancaster NY
 42.89°N 78.63°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
3:36 am EST Dec 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Dec 10, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025
 
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