Tonight’s read · July 4, 2026
Mostly clear for Buffalo
Buffalo Canalside 4th of July Fireworks has a solid window.
Best seat
Niagara Falls 4th of July Fireworks — Niagara Falls
Decent — best of 3
Watch
No washouts in the market
3 decent (100%)
Confidence
High
6 days out · firms daily
Score breakdownavg 64 / 100
Updated Jul 5, 5:40 AM UTC7-day outlook — verdicts firm daily through the 4th
Top picks tonightDecent · 67 pts leads the market
1
Niagara Falls 4th of July Fireworks
Niagara Falls, NY · 9:44 PM est.
2
Buffalo Canalside 4th of July Fireworks
Buffalo, NY · 9:42 PM est.
3
Erie 4th of July Fireworks
Erie, PA · 9:45 PM est.
0 ideal · 3 decent · 3 shows scored
If you're watching in Buffalo tonight, Buffalo Canalside looks like a solid view — light air — smoke may linger. Your best odds are in Niagara Falls — Niagara Falls grades out highest in the market. It's a clean night across the market, high confidence now and firming as the 4th nears.
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| Show | Town | Launch | Sky at launch | Wind | Verdict |
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| ★Buffalo Canalside 4th of July FireworksMARQUEE | Buffalo, NY | 9:42 PM est. | Mostly clear | WSW 8 mph | Decent64 |
| Niagara Falls 4th of July Fireworks | Niagara Falls, NY | 9:44 PM est. | Mostly clear | E 7 mph | Decent67 |
| Erie 4th of July Fireworks | Erie, PA | 9:45 PM est. | Mostly cloudy | E 4 mph | Decent61 |
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