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NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 19h

Mainly dry, but cool today with highs some 5 to 8 degrees below normal. Temperatures will drop back to the freezing mark or below across much of the area tonight, with a Freeze Warning in effect for those areas where the growing season has not officially ended.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 1d

Seasonable weather on tap for the last weekend in October, if a bit on the colder side. Lake effect rain showers will continue south and southeast of the lakes into Sunday.

Weather forecast for western and north central New York for the weekend of October 25th and 26th.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 2d

Cool and cloudy weather continues tonight with lake effect rain showers southeast of the lakes. #NYwx

Weather forecast for western and north central New York for the night of October 24th. Image on the left is a map depicting rainfall chances with the caption: Light, scattered lake effect rain showers continue through the night. Highest chances for rain southeast of the lakes.

Image on the right is a map of overnight low temperatures with the caption: Seasonably cold low temperatures with many areas falling back into the 30s

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 2d

Another cool day on tap with lake effect rain showers east and southeast of the lakes.

Greatest additional rainfall totals today will be found east of Lake Ontario, where another inch is possible where the main band persists for longest.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 3d

Special Marine Warning including the Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY and Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY until 1:45 PM EDT

This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 1:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay NY and Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay NY. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are observed. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 3d

Beneficial lake effect rains that have fallen mainly northeast of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario so far, will shift south focusing primarily on areas east of both lakes today through Friday.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 4d

A band of heavy lake effect rain off Lake Erie will continue to impact the Buffalo Metro area thru the evening commute with reduced visibility and ponding of water in poor drainage areas. The band will move south into the Southern Tier overnight.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 4d

A multi-day lake effect rain event is already underway off Lake Erie, with Lake Ontario to follow later today. The band off Erie will make north and south oscillations at times, but remain focused around the Buffalo Metro through much of the day. #NYwx

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NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 4d

Special Marine Warning continues for the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 4:15 AM EDT

This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:15 AM EDT. The warning includes Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts less than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 4d

Special Marine Warning including the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 4:15 AM EDT

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Special Marine Warning continues for the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 12:45 AM EDT

This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:45 AM EDT. The warning includes Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Special Marine Warning including the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 12:45 AM EDT

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Special Marine Warning continues for the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Ripley to Dunkirk NY and Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor until 10:45 PM EDT

This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Ripley to Dunkirk NY and Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are possible. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Special Marine Warning including the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY, Ripley to Dunkirk NY and Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor until 10:45 PM EDT

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

**Updated** Bands of heavy lake effect rain will develop overnight and persist through the end of the week. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches near Lake Erie and 1 to 2 inches east of Lake Ontario through Friday. Some flooding possible in areas with poor drainage.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Bands of heavy lake effect rain will develop overnight and persist through the end of the week. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches near Lake Erie and 1 to 2 inches east of Lake Ontario through Friday can be expected. Flooding in areas with poor drainage is possible.

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NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 5d

Lake effect rain starts tonight off Lake Erie and late Wednesday off Lake Ontario. Lake rains continue through Friday. Heavier amounts of 2-4 inches are possible off Lake Erie, possibly causing poor drainage flooding. Ensure gutters and storm drains are clear of leaves. #nywx

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NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 6d

A long duration lake effect rain event will unfold this week. While there are still many details on band place to be worked out, several inches of rain is likely NE and E of Lake Erie, and later in the week, E of Lake Ontario. Now would be a great time to prepare for this event.

image displaying potential placement of bands of lake effect rain northeast and then east of Lake Erie, and later in the week east of Lake Ontario.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 6d

Showers will taper off for WNY late this morning, but linger into tonight east/southeast of Lake Ontario.
Showers will return Tuesday afternoon and continue through the rest of the week with periods of lake effect rain. Cooler temperatures expected through the week. #nywx

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 7d

Behind a cold front a cooler airmass will sweep across our region tonight, bringing a cooler day tomorrow. Rain showers will continue tonight, before ending from west to east tomorrow. Greatest rainfall tomorrow will be found east of Lake Ontario. #nywx

image displaying Monday's highs along with precipitation percentages for select cities across western and north central New York State.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 7d

Special Marine Warning continues for the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 4:00 PM EDT

This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 40kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are not expected. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 7d

Special Marine Warning including the Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border, Dunkirk to Buffalo NY and Ripley to Dunkirk NY until 4:00 PM EDT

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 7d

A wide band of heavy showers will enter Western NY mid to late afternoon, then move east to the Genesee Valley by early this evening. Expect brief, heavy downpours and gusty winds as this line of showers crosses the region, with isolated power outages possible. #nywx

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 7d

Well above normal temps today with highs in the 70s. Most of the day will be dry and windy with gusts 30-40 mph, so make sure loose objects and Halloween decorations are secured. Showers and some rumbles of thunder will develop from west to east late this aftn and tngt. #nywx

NWS Buffalo Bot @nwsbuffalobot.bsky.social · 8d

One last warm day tomorrow, with a gusty southerly wind before rain showers arrive later in the afternoon. A cooler airmass arrives for Monday behind a cold front, with unsettled conditions continuing through mid-week.

image displaying Sunday's high temperatures

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