Binghamton, N.Y. – Morning commuters across southern New York should brace for reduced visibility along I-81 as patchy fog lingers through Tuesday. Fog-prone zones from Vestal to Chenango Bridge could see visibility drop to under a quarter-mile through 9 a.m. each day.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, the region remains locked in a stable fall pattern marked by early-morning fog, followed by calm, sunny afternoons. Highs will hover near 80°F through Monday before a cool front Wednesday brings a drop into the 60s. Lows by midweek are expected to dip into the low 40s—and even upper 30s by Thursday in higher elevations.
Travelers should slow down, especially during the 6–9 a.m. window when fog is thickest. Rural roads like NY-26 and major arteries like I-81 may see sudden reductions in visibility. Officials advise using low-beam headlights and leaving extra distance between vehicles.
Despite the fog, sunshine will dominate mid-mornings through early evenings, with winds remaining light and no precipitation expected. Monday appears to be the week’s warmest at 80°F, but the seasonal shift will be felt by Wednesday when October kicks off cooler and crisper.
This fall stretch offers ideal afternoon weather, but each morning poses a localized travel risk. Drivers and early risers should remain alert for any updated advisories as fog remains the key concern through midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
- Monday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 80°F. Light NW wind.
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, sunny later. High near 78°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and cooler. High near 68°F. Low near 39°F.
- Thursday: Sunny with a high near 65°F. Low near 40°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cool. High near 60°F.
