BINGHAMTON, NY – Misty skies and the scent of wet leaves define this early Tuesday morning across New York’s Southern Tier, a calm before a soggy midweek stretch. Clouds are thickening, and a train of Pacific moisture is on the move — meaning umbrellas will get steady use before a sharp cool-down takes hold by Thursday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, showers will develop late Tuesday and persist through Thursday, especially along the I-81 corridor and higher terrain from Cortland to Susquehanna County. The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday afternoon, when gusty southwest winds could push temperatures briefly into the 60s before they tumble later in the week. Travelers should expect wet pavement and reduced visibility through at least Thursday evening.
By Friday morning, high pressure will build in from the west, clearing skies and setting up the first real chance for patchy frost in rural valleys. Lows near the upper 30s will make early mornings feel brisk and signal that Binghamton’s late-fall transition is fully underway. Residents planning outdoor cleanup or Halloween decorating will find Friday and Saturday ideal — dry, cool, and seasonally bright.
To be fair, no snow is in the picture yet, but forecast models hint at colder air sweeping in next week — perhaps the first setup capable of producing a light mix over the hilltops. For now, fall’s chill is gathering quietly over the hills, and the region’s first frost may not be far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
Tue: 65/43 – Increasing clouds; mild and calm.
Wed: 56/42 – Showers likely; breezy, cooler late.
Thu: 54/38 – Damp early; clearing by afternoon.
Fri: 54/36 – Mostly dry; patchy frost possible dawn.
Sat: 54/40 – Partly sunny; cool and pleasant.
