Buffalo is waking Thursday to clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but the afternoon will feel more like early summer than late October. The city should climb to around 70 degrees before gusty winds and a round of showers move in tonight.
Mostly sunny skies will hold through most of Thursday, with southwest winds between 10 and 18 mph and gusts reaching up to 33 mph. The National Weather Service Buffalo puts the first shower chance after 5 p.m., so outdoor plans may get a mostly pleasant start before the weather turns.
Showers And Thunderstorms Arrive Thursday Night
Rain chances increase Thursday evening, with showers possible before 8 p.m. and showers or an isolated thunderstorm more likely between 8 p.m. and midnight. Rainfall should be light, generally less than a tenth of an inch, while temperatures fall to around 46 degrees.
There are no watches or warnings posted for Buffalo. Still, the combination of gusty winds and a late-day shower chance could make for a messy finish to commutes, outdoor dinners and early Halloween events.
Dry Weather Returns For Halloween Weekend
Friday turns partly sunny and cooler, with a high near 58 degrees and northwest winds around 8 to 12 mph. Friday night will be chilly, dropping to about 37 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday looks mostly sunny with another high near 58, though temperatures will fall to around 41 degrees Saturday night under mostly cloudy skies. Sunday stays partly sunny and mild near 64 degrees, with Monday reaching about 65 before rain chances return Tuesday.
Dry Leaves Remain A Fire Weather Concern
The region has gone nearly two weeks with little to no measurable rain, leaving leaf litter and other fine fuels unusually dry. The forecast does not show a critical overlap of strong winds and low humidity through the weekend, but residents should still use care with outdoor flames and discarded cigarettes.
