New York – The Southern Tier wakes to a quiet, cold morning as clouds thicken and the air grows damp with early December chill. Temperatures sit near 21°F in Binghamton, and forecasters say the calm won’t last. Snow showers are expected to develop Sunday afternoon, signaling a gradual but steady winter pattern settling in through the new week.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30–40% chance of snow will build after midday Sunday, increasing Sunday night. New accumulation looks light — generally under an inch, though isolated 1–2” totals can’t be ruled out in higher terrain or north of town. Roadways may turn slick by evening, particularly on I-81, Route 17, and area backroads as temperatures drop into the teens.
Monday clears briefly with some sunshine and highs near 23°F, but cold air will dominate much of next week. Another system approaches Tuesday into Wednesday, likely bringing a mix of snow and rain to parts of the Southern Tier. Models hint that snow could linger into Thursday and Friday, potentially marking the start of a longer, snowy stretch heading into the Dec. 11–17 period, when Great Lakes lake-effect bands are expected to intensify.
Residents should plan extra travel time through Sunday evening and Monday morning. Keep an ice scraper handy, use headlights during snow showers, and watch for refreezing on bridges and shaded curves.
