Forecast shows clouds moving in for eclipse, but there may be breaks

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 April 2024 at 9:49 am

Provided photo: The large Santa figurine outside the Downtown Browsery on Main Street is outfitted with giant eclipse glasses thanks to the efforts of Dar Krull.

Clouds are moving into Orleans County and Western New York later this morning, just before the highly anticipated total eclipse.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo said there may be breaks and thinning of the clouds by mid-afternoon to allow a clear glimpse of the eclipse.

This is the first total eclipse in Upstate New York since 1925. This occurs when the moon will completely block out the sun, causing darkness during the day from approximately 3:19 to 3:23 p.m. The partial eclipse starts just after 2 p.m. and ends around 4:30.