Binghamton, NY – A sharp December chill grips the Southern Tier this morning, with winds slicing through 19°F air and a haze of frost clinging to rooftops. Drivers waking up early will notice crisp roads, but meteorologists warn that conditions could change fast as snow showers return Tuesday and persist through the middle of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, temperatures will hold near or below freezing with highs only reaching the upper 20s to low 30s through Thursday. A weak clipper system sliding across the Great Lakes will bring light snow Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, with accumulations near 1 inch possible for most, and locally higher totals in higher terrain south of I-81.
By Wednesday night, a rain–snow mix could develop briefly before colder air reclaims the region. Winds may gust up to 25 mph, reducing visibility and making for slippery commutes across Broome and Tioga counties. Residents are advised to slow down, clear windshields fully, and give extra stopping space on bridges and untreated surfaces.
The cold lingers into the weekend. Highs hover near freezing Friday and Saturday, with scattered snow showers continuing in the lake-effect belt. Long-range models show this active early-winter pattern holding firm across the Great Lakes and Northeast through December 17, potentially delivering the coldest air of the season.
Bundle up, check on neighbors without reliable heat, and use caution walking on icy sidewalks as flash freezing remains a concern each evening.
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