Station Name: Buffalo
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 564 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
Coast Guard Station S Road
Buffalo, NY 14203
Erie County

GPS Coordinates: 42.877444, -78.890472

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 2:23PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills between 15 and 24 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late tonight into Saturday morning. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 2:23PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late tonight through Saturday. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:33PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:33 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...A combination of widespread snow and localized lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of Buffalo and across Orleans County. Lower-end amounts expected from the city of Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities at times. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A warm front will bring widespread light snow showers through the afternoon, which will intensify tonight as an Arctic front moves through. Snow showers then taper off to more localized lake effect snow late tonight through Saturday.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 7 at 1:16AM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Localized lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of Buffalo and across Orleans County. Lower-end amounts expected from the city of Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow with poor visibilities at times. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and reduced visibilities.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.