Binghamton, NY – A cold start to the week will give way to a potentially slick commute Tuesday as a wintry mix moves across Broome County and surrounding parts of the Southern Tier.
According to the US National Weather Service in Binghamton, a wave of wintry precipitation is expected to develop Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026. Light snow is forecast initially, transitioning to sleet and freezing rain before changing to plain rain as temperatures rise through the afternoon.
Forecasters say most locations will see less than an inch of combined snow and sleet. However, the primary concern is a light glaze of ice from freezing rain, especially during the early morning hours — potentially impacting roads from about 6 a.m. through the afternoon transition period. Higher elevations across the region, including parts of northern Oneida County and areas toward the Catskills, could see slightly higher ice amounts.
Untreated roads may become icy during the transition, particularly bridges and elevated surfaces that take longer to warm. Temperatures are expected to start in the upper teens to low 20s early Tuesday before climbing into the 30s and possibly low 40s by late afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service advises drivers across Binghamton, Broome County, and the greater Southern Tier region to monitor forecast updates for possible Winter Weather Advisories.
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