Binghamton, New York – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across central New York and portions of northeastern Pennsylvania as a clipper system brings snow, mixed precipitation, and localized icing through Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, light snow early Tuesday will transition to a wintry mix later this afternoon and evening, particularly along and east of Interstate 81. Freezing rain is expected to be spotty but could produce a light glaze of ice, especially south of the main advisory area and into parts of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Snowfall totals from the clipper system combined with lake-effect snow are forecast to range from 2 to 3 inches across much of central New York, including Binghamton, Cortland, and Norwich. Higher totals of 4 to 6 inches are possible north of Syracuse and Utica, particularly downstream of Lake Ontario where lake-effect snow redevelops late tonight into Wednesday.
In northeastern Pennsylvania, including areas near Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, totals are expected to remain lighter, generally 1 to 2 inches, though localized icing could still lead to slick conditions.
There is expected to be a several-hour break in snowfall Tuesday evening before lake-effect snow showers intensify again overnight. These bands may persist into Thursday morning, mainly affecting areas north and east of Syracuse and along the Thruway corridor near Interstate 90.
Roadways including I-81, I-90, I-88, and Route 17 may become hazardous during periods of snow or freezing rain, especially overnight when temperatures fall below freezing. Bridges and untreated roads are most susceptible to icing.
The National Weather Service advises motorists to reduce speeds, allow extra stopping distance, and monitor local forecasts for updates as lake-effect snow bands can shift quickly.
