The historic stretch of dry weather in western New York ended this past weekend.

What You Need To Know

  • Scattered rain showers moved through Rochester Saturday morning

  • Buffalo had rain showers pass through late Sunday evening

  • Several chances for rain are in the forecast this week

Before scattered showers brought 0.10" of rain in Buffalo late Sunday evening, the city had gone 21 days in a row without measurable rainfall at the airport. This was one of the longest stretches of dry weather in recorded history.

Historic Stretch of Dry Weather For Buffalo

Before Sunday, June 11, it had not rained in Buffalo since May 20.

Historic Stretch of Dry Weather For Rochester

Before Saturday June 10, it had not rained in Rochester since May 20.

The Rochester airport had gone 20 straight days without any measurable rain. This was one of the longest stretches of rain-free weather in recorded history.

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