New York – Cold air bites hard this morning, frosting windshields and turning every breath sharp. The crunch of boots on frozen pavement is unmistakable as central New York settles deeper into an arctic grip that refuses to ease quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, hazardous cold continues today and tonight across the Southern Tier and much of central New York. Wind chills are running between 5 below and 10 below, with a few colder pockets dipping near 15 below. Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors and cover exposed skin if venturing out.
Temperatures hover in the single digits early near Binghamton, with highs later today only reaching the mid-teens. Light snow showers are possible at times, though accumulation remains minimal. Even so, untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots can turn slick quickly, especially during the early commute and again after sunset.
Another surge of arctic air arrives midweek. Conditions stay quite cold through Thursday, with overnight lows dropping below zero in spots. Any daytime melting will refreeze fast, raising the risk for black ice on bridges, ramps, and shaded roads like Route 17 and local secondary streets.
Looking toward the end of the week and into the weekend, meteorologists continue to watch a more active pattern. While confidence in exact timing remains low, additional snow chances are possible as disturbances track through the Northeast. With cold air firmly in place, even light snow could impact travel and daily routines.
Cold weather safety remains critical. Dress in layers, check on neighbors, and plan extra time if driving during the colder parts of the day. How are conditions shaping up where you live this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Binghamton, NY
- Today: Very cold, slight chance of snow showers, icy patches
- Wednesday: Increasing clouds, bitter cold, limited melting
- Thursday: Partly sunny, frigid, refreezing risk
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, cold, lingering slick spots
- Saturday: Partly sunny, still cold, chance of light snow
