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New York Snow Nov. 12-13: Up to 4 Inches, 30s Friday
Binghamton, NY – A quick blast of winter weather is headed toward central and southern New York beginning Thursday evening, Nov. 12, as rain showers transition to wet snow overnight. Some higher eleva
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-12T11:10:09.241Z
Binghamton, NY – A quick blast of winter weather is headed toward central and southern New York beginning Thursday evening, Nov. 12, as rain showers transition to wet snow overnight. Some higher elevation communities could receive up to 4 inches of snow by Friday night, Nov. 13, while temperatures fall into the 30s across portions of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, rain showers will develop Thursday before mixing with and eventually changing to wet snow Thursday evening and overnight. Light snowfall is expected to continue Friday, particularly during the morning hours.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain Changes to Snow
High temperatures Thursday will range from the 40s to mid 50s across the region.
Binghamton is forecast to reach 50 degrees, while Syracuse and Cortland could reach 48 and 47 degrees, respectively.
As colder air arrives Thursday night, rain will transition to wet snow across several counties.
Friday, Nov. 13: Up to 4 Inches Possible
Most communities are expected to receive less than 1 inch of snow. However, locations above 1,500 feet could receive between 1 and 4 inches.
Cortland and portions of the surrounding higher terrain could see 1 to 2 inches, while elevated areas near Boonville also face accumulating snow.
Friday highs will reach approximately 39 degrees in Binghamton, 40 in Syracuse, 37 in Cortland and 37 in Oneonta.
Weekend Outlook: More Snow Showers Possible
Scattered lake effect snow showers could develop this weekend, bringing additional opportunities for light snowfall.
Saturday temperatures are expected to recover slightly, with highs generally in the lower to middle 40s.
What Residents Should Know
Drivers traveling through higher elevations Friday morning should watch for changing road conditions, especially where wet snow accumulates.
Snowfall amounts will vary considerably with elevation, and lower lying communities may experience little accumulation.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the system moves through the region.