New York – Light snow whips sideways, exhaust hangs low, and exposed skin stings within seconds as an Arctic blast tightens across central New York this morning. Roads crunch under drifting snow while wind gusts shove vehicles along open stretches, especially outside city limits.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday for parts of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. Wind chills between 20 and 35 below zero are expected, cold enough to cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. Northwest winds may gust between 30 and 45 mph, increasing the risk of blowing snow and scattered power outages.
In Binghamton, temperatures hover near 3 below zero with periods of light snow and reduced visibility. Snow showers and patchy blowing snow continue through the morning commute, impacting Route 17, I-81, and secondary roads across Broome and Tioga counties. Daytime accumulation remains under an inch, but slick conditions persist due to flash freezing.
Conditions remain harsh tonight, with lows near 3 below and wind chills plunging again toward 20 below. Sunshine returns Sunday, but relief is limited. Highs struggle to reach the low teens, and cold lingers into Sunday night.
A gradual turnaround begins Monday. Highs climb into the lower 20s, then surge into the mid-30s by Tuesday. That warming trend continues midweek, shifting snow chances toward mixed precipitation as February loosens its grip. By late next week, temperatures trend above normal, hinting at an extended thaw.
For now, limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and check on neighbors without reliable heat. Driving today? Expect sudden whiteouts in open areas. How extreme did the cold feel where you are?
Five-Day Weather for Binghamton, New York
- Today: Snow showers and blowing snow. High near 5.
- Tonight: Chance of snow showers. Low near −3.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High near 11.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy. High near 23.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 35.
