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Hot in Parts of the West; Cold Blast Coming to the Central U.S.

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S. A blast of cold air will drop across the central and eastern U.S. later this week bringing below to well below normal temperatures. Read More >

WFO Buffalo Areas of Greatest Snowfall Rate Graphics

Graphical display of hourly snowfall rate threat for next 50 hours.

Low rate is Less than 0.5 inches per hour

Medium rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour

High rate is Greater than 1.5 inches per hour

For a tiled display of all forecast hours, with clickable images for enlargement, try the Snowfall Rate Tiles page.

Snowfall Rate