BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – After a warm and sunny Monday, a strong round of showers and thunderstorms is set to move across the Southern Tier on Tuesday, bringing a brief but notable change in the weather pattern. Temperatures will dip sharply midweek, with frost possible by Thursday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, scattered storms are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon as a cold front sweeps through. Some thunderstorms could produce locally heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Rain is likely to taper off late Tuesday night, with skies clearing by Wednesday morning.
Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies but cooler air, with highs around 64°F and overnight lows dropping into the 30s. Patchy frost is possible late Thursday night, especially in rural valleys across Broome and Tioga counties. Residents should cover sensitive plants and disconnect outdoor hoses.
By Friday, high pressure returns with sunny skies and highs climbing back into the low 80s by the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 78°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 64°F.
- Thursday: Patchy frost early, then sunny, high 59°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 84°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, high near 88°F.
