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Buffalo, NY Snowfall & Snow Day Forecast
Live National Weather Service atmospheric projections, hourly accumulation tracking, and school snow day probabilities for Buffalo.
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Buffalo Winter Climate & Snowfall Profile
Buffalo is famous for rapid, localized lake-effect snow squalls dropping 2-3 inches per hour. Its snowplow fleet is one of the most experienced in North America.
30-Year Average Snowfall
95.4 inches
NOAA 1991�2020 NormalsAll-Time Record Season
199.4 inches
1976-1977 WinterTypical Closure Trigger
~6" of snow
Estimated plow capacity thresholdPrimary Storm Type
Lake Effect Snow (Lake Erie)
Great Lakes / Humid Continental