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Buffalo Basks in Sunny Tuesday Before Brisk Fall Snap

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Published on October 20, 2026
Buffalo Basks in Sunny Tuesday Before Brisk Fall SnapSource: Google Street View

Mid- and high-level clouds will increase over Buffalo Tuesday morning, with temperatures in the low 40s, but the afternoon will turn pleasantly mild with mostly sunny skies and a high near 65. It is the kind of October day that starts with a jacket and ends with people pretending they did not leave it in the car.

Sunshine Takes Over By Afternoon

According to the National Weather Service, light winds are expected generally, with north and northeast winds over the Lakes Tuesday. No rain is expected Tuesday.

Sunny Stretch, Sharper Mornings

Clear skies return Tuesday night, with a low near 36. Wednesday should be sunny with a high near 61, followed by another mostly sunny Thursday near 62, while Friday cools to about 59 before Saturday reaches around 62.

Overnight lows will mostly run from the upper 30s to low 40s, giving morning commuters, dog walkers and early outdoor planners a distinctly brisk start. Sunday looks mostly sunny and milder near 64, with only a minimal precipitation chance showing up late in the weekend and Monday.

Latest Forecast Adds A Colder Night

The update is a small but noticeable refinement from Hoodline’s Monday outlook: Tuesday’s high is now closer to 64 rather than 62, while Tuesday night looks colder at about 36. There are no land advisories or warnings for Buffalo, so the main weather story is a long run of fair skies and cool evenings.