Binghamton, New York – A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday as dangerously low wind chills impact parts of northeast Pennsylvania and the Catskills and Poconos region of New York.
According to the National Weather Service Binghamton office, the coldest wind chills early Monday morning are expected to range from -10°F to -20°F, particularly across higher elevations and exposed areas. The advisory includes Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan counties in New York.
Forecasters report north-northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph in higher terrain. These winds are combining with very cold air temperatures to produce hazardous wind chill values capable of causing frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Areas near major travel corridors such as Interstate 81 in Binghamton, Interstate 84 near Scranton, and NY Route 17 in Sullivan County may experience especially harsh conditions during the early morning commute. While skies are expected to be mostly clear, the lack of cloud cover will allow cold air to persist through the morning hours.
Temperatures are expected to recover slightly later in the day, with afternoon highs reaching the upper teens to mid-20s, which is closer to seasonal norms for early February. Tuesday is forecast to be the mildest day of the week, with highs climbing into the mid-20s to lower 30s.
The National Weather Service advises residents to limit time outdoors, wear layered clothing, hats, and gloves, and ensure pets are kept indoors during the advisory period.
This cold snap may particularly affect morning commuters, students waiting for buses, and early-shift workers exposed to outdoor conditions.
