Christmas Weather – Buffalo, NY

A fresh coating to 2 inches of snow is possible Christmas Eve into Christmas day for all areas of Western New York south of Lake Ontario.

Christmas Eve Forecast – Monday, December 24

• Early morning temperatures will be near 29°F with intervals of clouds and sun. Winds will be from the south, averaging 6 mph.
• It will become cloudy during the afternoon with the temperature reaching a high of 34°F. The winds will back into the evening and increase slightly, coming from the east around 10 mph.
• At dusk the temperature will be 31°F. After 7pm and continuing through the night, light snow will fall and winds will be out of the northeast at 10 mph.

Christmas Forecast – Tuesday, December 25

• At dawn there will be light snow, a temperature of 30°F, and winds from the north at 9 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
• The snow should end before noon with accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.
• We will reach an afternoon high temperature of 32°F with partly sunny skies. Winds will decrease throughout the afternoon to 5 mph, veering to the northeast by 7pm.
• Temperatures will hold steady around 30°F during the night. Expect considerable clouds and a northeast wind of 6 mph.

*There is a possibility for a significant winter storm to affect all of Western New York beginning Wednesday night, December 26, and continuing through Thursday, December 27.

Stay tuned for details…