BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Drivers across the Southern Tier should prepare for foggy conditions Tuesday morning, with visibility dropping before the morning commute. The National Weather Service warns patchy fog may reduce sightlines along I-81 and local roadways between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, skies will clear quickly after mid-morning. Temperatures will climb to near 81 degrees by the afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Calm winds are expected, offering a warm but comfortable late-summer day.
Motorists should use headlights, slow down, and allow extra space on highways and rural roads early Tuesday. School buses and morning commuters will be most affected by the dense pockets of fog. Conditions will steadily improve by mid-morning as sunshine breaks through.
Wednesday brings partly sunny skies with highs near 78 degrees, offering a cooler but pleasant afternoon. By Thursday, patchy fog returns before dawn, followed by sunshine and a high near 82. Overnight lows this week will stay mild, ranging from the mid-40s to the mid-50s, giving the region cool, crisp evenings.
The weekend outlook leans toward classic September fall weather. Friday stays mostly sunny near 75, and Saturday warms into the upper 70s with a bright, dry sky. Sunday cools slightly with highs near 74 under mostly sunny skies.
Fog remains the primary concern through midweek, with drivers urged to stay alert during early hours. More advisories may be issued if visibility worsens.
Five Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Tuesday: Morning fog, then sunny, high 81, low 55.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 78, low 54.
- Thursday: Morning fog, then sunny, high 82, low 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 75, low 43.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 77, low 48.
