Binghamton, N.Y. – Scattered showers are making their way across much of Upstate New York today, with the highest rain chances concentrated in the northern counties through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, cities like Rome and Utica could see up to a 70% chance of rain through midday Thursday. Showers are expected to taper off gradually from west to east by evening, with drier air settling in overnight into early Friday.
Rome leads the region in rain potential through noon, while Utica and Syracuse follow closely with rain chances hovering between 50–60%. Farther south, cities including Binghamton, Elmira, and Wilkes-Barre are seeing much lower rain odds, between 10–25% most of the day. Daytime highs will reach the mid-60s to mid-70s, with the warmest temperatures near Elmira and Towanda at 75°F.
Drivers should watch for slick roads during the morning and midday hours, especially in the I-81 and I-90 corridors. Umbrellas are recommended for those in central and northern zones, but most areas should experience improving conditions by tonight.
Showers will likely clear completely by early Friday, with no additional precipitation expected through the weekend. Stay tuned for updated advisories if conditions shift.
