New York starts the morning under gray skies and damp pavement, but the feel is changing fast. Cold air presses in behind steady rain, and the edge of winter is already noticeable. By later today, coats feel lighter against sharper air, and the sound of rain gives way to the first hint of flakes.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from this evening through Thursday afternoon. Rain is expected to transition to snow tonight as temperatures fall below freezing. Snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches are likely across much of central New York, including Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Cortland, and Tompkins counties.
In the Binghamton area, rain becomes steadier through the afternoon before changing to snow after dark. Roads that stay wet early may freeze quickly as temperatures drop into the lower 20s. Light snow continues Thursday, with reduced visibility at times and slick conditions for the morning commute. Bridges and elevated roadways could ice over first.
Drivers should plan extra time Thursday morning and slow down on untreated roads. Flash freezing remains a concern as melting snow refreezes during colder stretches. To be fair, conditions may improve briefly midday, but lingering snow showers could keep roads slushy.
Looking ahead, winter stays nearby. Snow chances ease Thursday night, but colder air lingers into the weekend. Another system early next week may bring renewed snow chances as colder-than-normal temperatures dominate the Northeast.
Five Day Outlook for Binghamton, New York
Thursday: Snow showers likely, high near 25.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight snow chance, high near 27.
Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high near 36.
Sunday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 25.
Monday: Chance of snow showers, high near 24.
