Crisp late-November air hangs over upstate this morning, with cloud cover muting the early light across the Southern Tier. Pavement stays dry for now, but colder pockets may develop quickly as winds turn lighter and the region settles into a transitional pattern heading toward Sunday. Anyone starting weekend Thanksgiving travel should plan for shifting conditions, especially Tuesday’s rain-to-snow potential.
Residents should watch the temperature trends today. Readings climb into the lower 50s before dipping again tonight, setting the stage for a cooler, brighter Saturday. Roads stay manageable, but the early-week pattern signals a “Winter Tease” with a stronger system eyeing New York Tuesday. Models continue to hint at a possible rain-to-snow changeover if colder air arrives fast enough. Even a minor coating during busy pre-holiday travel windows could slow drivers on I-81 and local rural routes.
Saturday brings the best outdoor window: lighter winds, quieter skies, and partly sunny breaks lifting moods across Broome County. Sunday keeps that trend, turning brighter and slightly warmer with a high near 47. By Monday, conditions remain steady but clouds begin to thicken ahead of Tuesday’s system.
The key travel-impact period remains Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night, when showers intensify and colder air drops in. While no confirmed accumulation exists yet, early indicators support a light mix or brief snow on the backside—even just a few flurries could create slick pockets as travelers surge across the region for Thanksgiving gatherings.
After all, it is late November. And the first hints of true winter are tapping on the door.
EXTENDED 5-DAY OUTLOOK FOR BINGHAMTON, NY
Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 51. Southwest breeze.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 34.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 44.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 27.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 47.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 31.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 50.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, low near 35.
Tuesday: Showers likely after 1 p.m., high near 50. Chance 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely, low near 44. Chance 70%.
Wednesday: Showers, high near 57. Chance 60%.
Thanksgiving Day: Chance of showers, high near 46. Chance 30%.
