New York starts the morning with a crisp bite in the air, and light reflects off damp pavement across the Southern Tier as colder changes line up behind today’s mild stretch.
Temperatures sit near 35 degrees at Greater Binghamton Airport after sunrise. According to the National Weather Service, a brief window of rain develops between 8 and 10 a.m., with highs reaching near 50 degrees before northwest winds take over this afternoon. Roads stay mainly wet early, but falling temperatures will matter later.
Clouds thicken tonight and a 40 percent chance of snow develops after 3 a.m. Lows drop to 24 degrees. By Sunday, steadier snow moves in after 1 p.m. Highs struggle near 29 degrees, and up to 2 inches could accumulate. North winds may gust to 20 mph, reducing visibility on I-81 and Route 17.
Plan extra travel time Sunday afternoon. Slushy roads may turn slick quickly toward evening. Flash freezing becomes a concern as temperatures tumble to 9 degrees Sunday night. Untreated sidewalks and secondary roads could ice over fast.
Monday stays bright but bitter, with a high near 26 degrees. Clear skies Monday night allow lows to fall to 14. Tuesday brings another system. Snow develops before 1 p.m., then shifts to rain as highs reach 37 degrees. Precipitation chances climb to 80 percent into Tuesday night, with rain likely and lows near 32.
March begins Sunday, and while this is a sharp late-winter snap, signs of moderation appear by midweek. Highs rebound to 46 Wednesday and push into the 50s by Friday. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures into early March, hinting at spring vibes returning to New York.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8 at 2 a.m.
Five Day Outlook for Binghamton, New York:
Today: High 50, brief morning rain.
Sunday: High 29, snow likely, up to 2 inches.
Sunday Night: Low 9, icy spots possible.
Monday: High 26, mostly sunny.
Tuesday: High 37, snow changing to rain.
