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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.8 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 10 Dec 2:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Greater Buffalo International Airport NY

Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 03:00am until December 10, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 03:00am until December 10, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. High near 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Low around 18. 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: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. High near 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Low around 18. 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
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Greater Buffalo International Airport NY
 42.94°N 78.71°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 am EST Dec 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Dec 10, 2025-6pm EST Dec 16, 2025
 
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