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Southern NY Weather Alert: Fog Returns Sunday-Monday, Oct 25-26
Binghamton, NY – Chilly autumn mornings will give way to an increasingly mild stretch of weather across New York's Southern Tier, but developing fog could complicate early travel Sunday and Monday. Te
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-23T09:29:05.405Z
Binghamton, NY – Chilly autumn mornings will give way to an increasingly mild stretch of weather across New York's Southern Tier, but developing fog could complicate early travel Sunday and Monday. Temperatures in Binghamton are expected to climb from the upper 50s Friday to near 66 degrees Monday, marking an eight degree increase over three days. The warming trend will bring favorable afternoon conditions, although motorists traveling through Broome County should prepare for the possibility of reduced visibility before sunrise and during the early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, areas of fog are expected before 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, followed by sunshine and a high near 63 degrees. Fog could return after 4 a.m. Monday, with additional areas of fog possible before 8 a.m. Once visibility improves, sunshine should help temperatures reach approximately 66 degrees, making Monday the warmest day in the supplied forecast period.
Morning Fog Becomes the Main Weather Concern The developing pattern follows a relatively quiet weekend across Binghamton and surrounding Broome County communities. Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees, with calm winds contributing to generally favorable outdoor conditions. However, temperatures are expected to fall near 29 degrees Saturday night under clear skies, creating a sharp contrast between daytime warmth and early morning cold.
That overnight cooling could contribute to fog development as the weekend progresses. Sunday's forecast specifically identifies areas of fog before 9 a.m., while Monday carries another period of morning fog before skies turn sunny. The National Weather Service has not specified visibility distances in the supplied forecast, meaning the severity and exact geographic coverage remain uncertain.
For drivers using Interstate 81, Interstate 86/Route 17 and Interstate 88, fog could become an important consideration during early morning travel. Visibility may vary significantly over short distances, especially near river valleys and lower lying terrain throughout the Southern Tier.
Motorists encountering fog should reduce speed, increase following distance and use low beam headlights. Although the forecast identifies fog as a potential concern, no highway closures, widespread travel disruptions or official dense fog advisories are indicated in the supplied information.
Temperatures Reach the Mid 60s Before Cooling Monday's projected high near 66 degrees will provide a noticeably milder afternoon compared with Friday's expected high of 58 degrees. The warmer conditions could benefit residents planning outdoor work, recreation or travel after morning fog clears.
The mild weather will not last throughout the week. Monday night should remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping near 37 degrees before Tuesday brings a cooler afternoon high around 57 degrees. That represents a nine degree decrease in daytime highs between Monday and Tuesday, although the change is expected to unfold gradually rather than as an abrupt temperature collapse.
Dry Conditions Continue Into Midweek Wednesday, Oct. 28, should bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 59 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 38 degrees. Thursday is expected to continue the relatively quiet pattern, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 63 degrees.
The supplied forecast does not identify measurable rainfall, accumulating snow or significant storm activity through Thursday. The primary weather considerations remain the chilly weekend nights, potential morning fog Sunday and Monday, and the temperature decline Tuesday.
Residents traveling early Monday should allow flexibility in their morning routines if fog develops along their routes.
Will the warmer Monday afternoon be enough to offset the chilly mornings across the Southern Tier?
Five Day Weather Outlook Friday 10/23: Sunny skies will bring a high near 58 degrees with light northeast winds, followed by partly cloudy conditions Friday night and a low around 30 degrees as winds become calm.
Saturday 10/24: Mostly sunny skies and calm winds will accompany a high near 60 degrees, while clear conditions Saturday night will allow temperatures to fall near 29 degrees, bringing another cold start to the weekend.
Sunday 10/25: Areas of fog are expected before 9 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 63 degrees with light and variable winds; patchy fog could return after 4 a.m. Monday as temperatures fall near 35 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Areas of fog may affect Binghamton before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine and a high near 66 degrees; mostly clear skies Monday night will accompany a low around 37 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Mostly sunny conditions will continue, although temperatures will cool to a high near 57 degrees, approximately nine degrees below Monday's high; partly cloudy skies Tuesday night will bring a low near 32 degrees.
Extended Weather Outlook Wednesday, Oct. 28, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 59 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 38 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, should feature mostly sunny conditions with temperatures climbing near 63 degrees.
No significant precipitation or winter weather threat appears in the supplied forecast through Thursday. Official six to 10 day temperature and precipitation probability outlooks were not provided, so conditions beyond the detailed forecast remain uncertain.