Binghamton, NY – Clouds hang over the Southern Tier this morning, wrapping the region in a quiet chill before a dramatic midweek shift. After a mild Tuesday with highs near 50°F, a surge of colder air will move in — just as Thanksgiving travel peaks across upstate New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, showers are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue through Tuesday night, with up to a half inch of rain possible. Winds will stay light but steady from the south, keeping the air damp and the pavement slick. By Wednesday, temperatures dip back into the 30s, and colder air behind the front could trigger scattered snow showers by Wednesday night.
Thanksgiving Day looks seasonably chilly, with highs around 39°F and light snow flurries possible early. The real chill settles in late Thursday into Friday as lows fall into the 20s, bringing a true early winter feel across Broome County. Motorists traveling along I-81 or Route 17 should watch for patchy ice and reduced visibility late Thursday into Friday morning.
The weekend remains brisk, with a chance of snow showers and highs near 35°F — a reminder that winter is just a cold front away.
Five-Day Outlook for Binghamton, NY:
- Tuesday: Rain develops, high 50°F.
- Wednesday: Showers, high 60°F, chance of snow late.
- Thanksgiving Day: Flurries possible, high 39°F.
- Friday: Snow showers, high 37°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, cold, high 37°F.
