Binghamton, NY – Spring will hit pause across the Southern Tier Tuesday as a cold front brings a mix of rain and snow back to the region.
Drivers along I-81 near Binghamton should prepare for slippery conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. A rain/snow mix is expected between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m., with gusts up to 16 mph potentially reducing visibility. Morning lows will hover near 34°F, with daytime highs only reaching 47°F.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm begins overnight Monday with rain, changing to snow in higher elevations before tapering midday. While accumulation is unlikely in Binghamton itself, untreated roads and bridges may become slick early Tuesday. Light snow showers are also possible again Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
By midweek, Binghamton will remain in a cold spring pattern. Wednesday’s high will reach just 43°F, and another rain/snow chance returns Wednesday night. Drier conditions follow with some sun by Thursday and highs in the upper 40s. Friday brings a 50% chance of rain late in the day, followed by a chance of snow Saturday morning.
Looking ahead, the five-day forecast:
- Tuesday: Rain/snow mix early, high of 47°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, 43°F; light snow possible late
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 47°F
- Friday: Rain chance increases to 50%, high near 52°F
- Saturday: Cold start, snow possible early, high 54°F
