"Pollen Woes: Buffalo and Niagara Falls Face Thinning Clouds During Eclipse"

The National Weather Service in Buffalo is closely monitoring the cloud cover as it slowly clears over Ohio and western Pennsylvania, with hopes that it will dissipate in time for Buffalo to witness the total eclipse. While there is a forecast of 84% cloud cover in Buffalo and Niagara Falls at 3 p.m., forecasters are keeping open the possibility for some unobstructed views of the celestial event, and veteran meteorologist Don Paul remains cautiously optimistic about the viewing conditions.