Binghamton, New York – Temperatures remain chilly but closer to seasonal norms today across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania before a significant arctic front brings another round of bitter cold beginning Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service office in Binghamton, today will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy, with a few flurries possible. Despite remaining a few degrees below normal, conditions will feel milder compared to the recent stretch of extreme cold. High temperatures today range mainly through the 20s.
Scattered lake-effect snow showers are expected Wednesday, primarily along and north of the New York Thruway corridor, with highs remaining in the 20s. Additional scattered snow showers are possible Thursday across central New York, again with limited accumulation and minimal impacts.
Conditions change late Friday as an arctic front moves through the region. Snow showers are expected to become more likely Friday, followed by sharply colder air Friday night. High temperatures Friday remain in the 20s, but rapidly falling temperatures overnight will usher in a much colder air mass for the weekend.
By Saturday, only a few snow showers are expected, but temperatures will struggle to rise out of the single digits to lower teens in many locations. Gusty winds will create dangerous wind chill values, making it feel significantly colder than actual air temperatures.
Major travel corridors including Interstate 81, Interstate 88, Interstate 86, Interstate 90, and Route 17 may experience intermittent snow showers and hazardous cold conditions. While widespread heavy snow is not anticipated, the combination of cold, wind, and occasional snow may affect travel and outdoor activities.
The National Weather Service urges residents to prepare for another period of very cold weather, especially those with outdoor plans or extended travel. This pattern is expected to persist through the weekend before moderation occurs early next week.
