Binghamton, New York – A quiet and seasonably mild day across the Southern Tier will be short-lived, as colder air pushes into the region midweek, bringing rain that transitions to snow and a sharp drop in temperatures by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, temperatures today will run slightly above normal for mid-January, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 30s to lower 40s under increasing cloud cover. Conditions remain uneventful through much of the day, offering a calm window before the weather turns more active.
Changes arrive Wednesday afternoon as rain showers become more likely across Broome County and surrounding areas. By Wednesday night, colder air moves in, allowing rain to change over to snow overnight. Forecasters say light accumulating snow is possible during this transition, particularly late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
Thursday will feel markedly colder. Scattered snow showers are expected, especially across central New York, with highs only reaching the mid-teens to mid-20s. Even minor snowfall could lead to slick roads during the Thursday morning commute, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and secondary roads around Binghamton, Johnson City, and Endicott.
While significant snow totals are not expected at this time, officials stress that rapidly falling temperatures can create hazardous travel conditions even with light accumulation. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and remain alert for icy patches.
Conditions improve slightly Friday with partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies, but temperatures remain cold, with highs staying in the 20s. Residents are encouraged to prepare now by dressing in layers, protecting pets and pipes, and staying informed as colder air settles in.
Additional advisories may be issued as the midweek system approaches, and forecasters recommend monitoring updates through Thursday as the pattern turns more wintry.
