Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A springtime warmup is still on track to begin to impact the Buffalo-Niagara region Wednesday, but not before dense morning fog eventually burns off.
A Dense Fog Advisory is posted for the metro Buffalo area and most of Western New York through 11 a.m. Wednesday.
"The fog will continue...through mid-morning, then burn off by late this morning" National Weather Service meteorologist Jon Hitchcock tells WBEN. "Temperatures are right near the freezing mark, and the moisture from the fog and the little bit of rain and drizzle we had late yesterday could lead to a few icy spots."
Any ice will quickly melt away as temperatures rise through the midday.
The heaviest fog is across the southern tier and along the Lake Erie shoreline and anywhere there are ice formations and snow cover remaining.
Then, the warmup begins!
The day to day warming trend will continue through the rest of the week, with temps nearing 40 Wednesday and in the 40's Thursday.
Highs Friday will reach the 50's across most of WNY, with some low 60's possible inland from the lakes.
The warmth will peak on Saturday, when highs will reach at least the mid to upper 60's across WNY, but there is potential to reach the low to mid 70's if rain holds off until later in the day.
So, stay tuned!
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times in dense fog.
* WHERE...Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. The greatest coverage of dense fog is expected from the Buffalo and Batavia areas southward.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.