New York starts the morning under a hard winter grip, with crunching frost, icy windshields, and bitter air cutting across the Southern Tier. The cold eases briefly, but a fast-moving December system brings rain, snow chances, and renewed travel concerns by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures recover modestly today. Highs reach the upper 20s as clouds thicken through the morning. Roads remain dry for now, but early cold may leave untreated surfaces slick at sunrise.
Conditions turn calmer and milder Wednesday. Afternoon highs climb into the low 40s, offering a short-lived break from the cold snap. Winds increase at times, and melting snow may leave wet pavement by late day.
That moisture becomes an issue Thursday night. Rain arrives late Thursday as temperatures hover near the upper 30s. Meteorologists are tracking a possible rain-to-snow changeover as colder air pushes back in. Any shift could happen quickly, especially before daybreak Friday.
By Friday morning, rain and snow showers remain possible. Highs stay near the low 40s early, then drop sharply Friday night toward 20 degrees. This setup raises concern for flash freezing, when melted snow refreezes and creates black ice on roads, bridges, and parking lots.
Travelers should plan extra time Thursday night and Friday morning. Keep winter gear in vehicles and watch for reduced visibility during any snow bursts.
Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions stabilize. Saturday stays mostly cloudy but calmer, with highs near the mid-30s. Another light snow chance may return late Saturday night, followed by quieter weather Sunday.
5-Day Snapshot for Binghamton, NY
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 28
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 41
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, rain late, high near 42
- Friday: Rain and snow chance, high near 42
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 36
