Binghamton, New York — Widespread frost will develop across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania overnight, with near-freezing temperatures threatening vegetation and creating slick spots on untreated surfaces between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, temperatures will fall into the 28 to 34 degree range under clear skies and light winds. The coldest period is expected from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., when frost formation becomes widespread across the region.
Cities including Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Elmira and Scranton face the greatest impact, especially in valleys and low-lying rural areas where cold air settles quickly. Patchy frost may form on bridges and overpasses along I-81, I-86 and Route 17, creating isolated slick spots for early morning drivers. Rural drainage areas and sheltered neighborhoods could see frost develop rapidly on exposed surfaces.
This is part of a broader system of dry air and clearing conditions across the Northeast, allowing temperatures to drop efficiently overnight.
Residents should cover sensitive plants, bring potted vegetation indoors and use caution on early morning drives where frost may form on untreated roads and elevated surfaces.
The highest risk for plant damage and slick travel will occur between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday, when temperatures bottom out and frost coverage peaks.
