Buffalo, NY – With November 2026 approaching, Buffalo’s snowfall records from last year reveal an interesting early-season weather pattern. The city received more snow than its historical November average despite finishing the month with below-normal precipitation, offering a reminder that Western New York can experience meaningful winter conditions well before December.
According to the National Weather Service’s November 2025 climate summary for Buffalo, the city recorded 9.5 inches of snowfall during the month, compared with a historical November normal of 7.8 inches. That represents a surplus of 1.7 inches, or approximately 22% above normal.
The report ranked November 2025 as the 53rd-highest November snowfall total in Buffalo’s 154-year period of record…