Binghamton, NY – Lake effect snow continues to impact Central New York and parts of Northeast Pennsylvania today, with narrow but intense snow bands expected to persist through tonight and into early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton. Snowfall totals will vary dramatically across short distances, with the most persistent bands producing 2 to 6 inches before tapering off Tuesday morning.
According to the NWS, these lake effect bands will develop southeast of Lake Ontario and drift into hilly terrain across portions of Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, Chenango, Broome, Otsego, and Delaware counties. The heaviest snow is projected in a corridor stretching from areas south of Syracuse down toward Hamilton, Cazenovia, Tully, and Marathon, where tougher travel conditions are expected.
Forecasters warn that conditions within these bands will fluctuate rapidly, ranging from low visibility and quick bursts of accumulation to little or no snow just a few miles away. Gusty winds between 20 and 30 mph may also cause localized blowing and drifting snow, especially across ridge tops and open rural stretches.
Travelers should exercise caution on roadways tonight into early Tuesday, particularly on elevated or untreated surfaces where temperatures will be colder. While daytime melting may occur outside the bands, higher terrain areas—especially counties along the I-88 corridor—are at risk for slick spots and poor visibility.
The NWS advises residents to monitor real-time radar and updated forecasts as the snow bands wobble throughout the day.
