Buffalo wakes to clear skies and temperatures around 39 degrees early Wednesday, but the city is headed for a mild Veterans Day with a high near 55. Winds and waves over the lower Great Lakes should subside that morning, and clouds will thicken through the afternoon. The pleasant start will give way to a much wetter stretch by Wednesday night.
Wednesday should stay mostly dry through the afternoon, with light southeast winds and mostly cloudy skies. Showers could arrive Wednesday evening before turning into steadier rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain Takes Over Thursday
Thursday looks like the wettest day of the week, with rain likely throughout the day and a high near 46 degrees. Northeast winds are expected to increase and peak Thursday, while rainfall totals may reach a quarter to half an inch. Commuters should expect slick roads, reduced visibility and a thoroughly gray day.
Wet Snow Enters The Forecast
Colder air will move in Thursday night, when rain may mix with and change to wet snow. Buffalo’s lower elevations are more likely to see a messy mix and minor slushy buildup, while higher terrain east and southeast of the city could pick up more snow.
Friday stays unsettled, with a chance of snow showers early, rain showers later in the day and a high near 42 degrees. Another round of rain and snow showers remains possible Friday night and Saturday, when temperatures will hover in the 30s overnight and lower 40s during the day.
Drier Weather Returns Next Week
Sunday should be mostly cloudy with a high near 46, followed by a cloudy Monday with a slight chance of early rain and a high near 52 degrees. Tuesday should be partly sunny or mainly dry, with highs in the upper 50s, and the broader pattern is expected to turn warmer by midweek.
