Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo, Greater Buffalo International Airport (KBUF)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 78.74°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 9 Mar 7:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster NY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 49. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 49. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster NY
 42.89°N 78.66°W (Elev. 689 ft)
7:57 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
8am EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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