BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The day breaks cold and clear across the Southern Tier, a thin layer of frost sparkling on parked cars and rooftops as the sun pushes through a pale autumn haze. The calm won’t last long. After two tranquil days, clouds will begin to thicken Wednesday night, marking the start of a wetter stretch leading into Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a developing system moving in from the Great Lakes will bring increasing clouds Wednesday evening, followed by a 70% chance of rain late Wednesday into Thursday. The heaviest rainfall is expected Thursday afternoon, with gusty east winds along I-81 and Route 17 reducing visibility and slickening roads. Travelers and school commuters should plan for slower drives through midday Thursday as rain spreads across Broome, Tioga, and Chenango counties.
Temperatures will hover in the upper 50s before cooling Friday as the system exits. The good news: Halloween looks mostly dry for trick-or-treaters, though damp sidewalks and patchy drizzle may linger. Expect crisp air and light west winds Friday evening — ideal for layered costumes and short outdoor events.
Looking further ahead, cooler northwest flow this weekend will usher in highs near 50 with a hint of early November bite. A few higher-elevation showers or brief flakes in the Catskills can’t be ruled out by late Sunday, signaling winter’s first whispers in upstate New York.
After all, the region’s mild spell has likely peaked — a chilly November lies just ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY:
Tue: 55/31 – Sunny and cool; calm wind.
Wed: 55/40 – Mostly sunny early; clouds increase late.
Thu: 57/44 – Rain likely; breezy, wet roads.
Fri: 53/39 – Clearing; cool for trick-or-treaters.
Sat: 50/37 – Mostly cloudy; cooler air building.
