Binghamton, New York – A powerful winter storm is poised to bring crippling snowfall across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania beginning early Sunday, creating potentially impossible travel conditions through Monday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from early Sunday morning through Monday night for a broad region stretching from the Southern Tier and Catskills into northeast Pennsylvania. Snow will spread north before daybreak Sunday, reaching the I-90 corridor by mid-morning, then intensifying through Sunday afternoon and night.
Widespread snowfall totals of 12 to 18 inches are expected, with the heaviest accumulation likely across south-central New York and adjacent portions of northeast Pennsylvania. Cities including Binghamton, Syracuse, Ithaca, Elmira, Cortland, Oneonta, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre are expected to see prolonged periods of heavy snow. Snowfall rates may exceed two inches per hour at times, especially Sunday night, rapidly reducing visibility and overwhelming plowed roads.
Major routes such as I-81, I-86, Route 17, I-88, and I-90 could become snow-covered and nearly impassable during peak snowfall. Officials urge residents to delay all non-essential travel and prepare for extended disruptions to daily routines.
Snow is expected to continue through Monday afternoon before tapering Monday evening. Hazardous travel is likely to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes, with additional updates possible if the storm track shifts. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect through Monday night.
