BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Clear skies and warm sunshine will greet residents Thursday as Binghamton prepares for September 11 Patriot Day observances. Temperatures will climb near 78 degrees, creating calm conditions for outdoor ceremonies across the Southern Tier.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, sunshine will dominate Thursday with light winds and no rain expected. However, drivers should prepare for patchy fog after midnight Thursday into Friday, especially along low-lying areas and stretches of I-81 near Broome County. Reduced visibility could affect early commuters and school buses.
Patriot Day events across Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City should enjoy comfortable conditions, with morning temperatures starting near 50 before warming through the day. By late Thursday evening, calm winds and cooling air may allow fog to thicken in valleys, including routes toward Port Dickinson and Endicott.
Travelers are urged to use headlights, allow extra travel time, and avoid speeding if fog lingers into the Friday morning commute. While the overall pattern remains dry, shifting nighttime temperatures could cause day-to-day variations in visibility and morning travel conditions.
The weekend looks inviting for outdoor activities, with highs near 79 Saturday under mostly sunny skies. Clouds may build Saturday night, but no significant rain threat appears. By early next week, slightly cooler highs in the mid-70s return with partly cloudy skies, keeping conditions seasonable for September.
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay alert for updated advisories if fog impacts travel through Friday morning.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 78.
- Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 5 a.m., low near 50.
- Friday: Sunny after fog clears, high near 78.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 79.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 77.
