Buffalo, NY – Western New York is experiencing another taste of early winter Saturday, October 17, as scattered lake-effect rain and wet snow showers move across portions of the region. Although sunshine is expected to return during the afternoon, temperatures will struggle to climb out of the 40s.
According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, mostly cloudy skies will dominate Saturday morning, with scattered precipitation developing primarily across higher elevations south and east of the Great Lakes.
The greatest potential for wet snow will be across elevated terrain, where colder temperatures could allow rain to mix with snow. Lower-elevation communities, including Buffalo and Rochester, are more likely to experience chilly conditions with limited precipitation…