Cold air bites early, breath hangs low, and light flakes drift through a gray morning as winter tightens its hold across upstate New York. Conditions stay relatively quiet today, but the setup ahead points toward a sharper turn by Friday and into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight. That calm window closes quickly. Arctic air presses south late this week, dropping temperatures sharply and opening the door for accumulating snow by the weekend.
Today brings a chance of snow mainly late morning into the afternoon, with highs near 30. Winds increase through the day, making it feel colder than advertised. Little accumulation is expected, but slick patches may form where snow briefly sticks.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows near 25. A few snow showers could linger, though impacts remain limited. Thursday turns brighter and breezy. Highs rebound into the mid-30s, helping dry roadways before colder air returns.
By Friday, highs struggle near the mid-20s as clouds thicken. The bigger concern arrives Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures plunge near zero by early Saturday, with wind chills dropping well below zero. Any moisture left on roads may flash freeze quickly.
Snow chances increase Saturday night and Sunday. Snow is likely Sunday afternoon, with highs near 14. Travel along Route 17, I-81, and secondary roads could become slow and slippery. Plan extra time and keep winter gear ready.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures across the Northeast, with continued chances for wintry precipitation as cold air stays locked in.
Five Day Weather Outlook for Binghamton, New York
Today: Chance of snow, high near 30
Thursday: Chance of snow early, then partly sunny, high near 36
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 24
Saturday: Very cold, mostly cloudy, high near 10
Sunday: Snow likely, high near 14
