New York starts March with light flakes swirling over Binghamton and a biting wind cutting through downtown streets. At 9 a.m., temperatures hover near 19 degrees with wind chills near 5. Visibility dips in mist and light snow, slowing traffic along I-81 and Route 17.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, scattered snow showers taper by late morning with less than a half inch possible. Skies gradually brighten this afternoon, but highs reach only near 30 degrees. North winds hold between 6 and 8 mph, keeping sidewalks slick where snow sticks.
Tonight turns sharply colder. Lows drop to around 9 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Any melting today could refreeze quickly after sunset. This is prime flash-freeze season. Bridges and untreated ramps ice up fast. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
Monday brings sunshine and a high near 32. Clouds increase Monday night as the next system approaches. By Tuesday morning, snow and sleet may develop before 10 a.m., then mix with rain into early afternoon. Highs climb to 39 degrees. That temperature edge means slushy roads and reduced visibility rather than heavy accumulation, but even minor icing can snarl travel.
Rain becomes steadier Tuesday night with lows in the mid-30s. Wednesday reaches near 50 with scattered rain, followed by mid-50s Thursday. That signals a noticeable March warming trend heading into the first full week of the month.
Clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. March 8, and we gain nearly 90 minutes of daylight this month across upstate New York. Longer days and milder air build into the 6–10 day outlook.
Five Day Outlook for Binghamton, New York:
Monday: Sunny, high 32.
Tuesday: Snow and sleet early, then rain. High 39.
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High 50.
Thursday: Rain likely. High 56.
Friday: Chance of rain. High 54.
