Binghamton, NY – A powerful winter storm continues to impact large portions of Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania tonight, with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to make travel difficult through Monday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday, with additional snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches expected across the region. Northwest wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph Monday afternoon, leading to widespread blowing and drifting snow.
The warning covers a broad area including Oneida, Madison, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, Chenango, Broome, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler, Steuben, Delaware, Sullivan, and Otsego counties, along with parts of Northeast Pennsylvania. Impacted communities include Syracuse, Ithaca, Rome, Utica, Oneonta, Corning, Elmira, Norwich, Cortland, Binghamton, Monticello, and surrounding towns.
Snowfall rates may exceed two inches per hour at times through the evening before tapering overnight. Temperatures are expected to remain in the single digits to teens, with even colder wind chills, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia for anyone outdoors.
Officials warn that Monday morning and evening commutes could be especially hazardous, as blowing snow significantly reduces visibility on roadways. Motorists are urged to delay travel if possible and use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.
Residents are encouraged to stay indoors until conditions improve, dress in multiple layers if going outside, and ensure pets and vulnerable neighbors are protected from the cold.
Weather conditions are expected to gradually improve late Monday night.
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