New York – Headlights glow in a gray haze across the Southern Tier this morning as dense fog clings to I-81 and Route 17. Visibility has dropped to a quarter mile in spots around Binghamton, and drivers are slowing quickly on wet pavement. The air feels raw at 32 degrees, and mist beads on windshields before noon.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m., with visibility between one-quarter and one-half mile. Showers increase after 9 a.m., and rain becomes steady through the afternoon. Highs reach 42 degrees with calm wind. Expect reduced visibility during heavier bursts.
Rain continues into tonight, tapering before 9 p.m., then a brief window opens for patchy freezing rain toward early Thursday. Temperatures hover near 33 degrees. While ice accumulation looks light, even a thin glaze can create slick overpasses on I-86 and neighborhood hills.
Thursday stays cloudy with highs near 43. By evening, rain mixes with snow between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., then transitions to snow showers. Roads could turn slushy after midnight. Plan extra time if traveling.
Friday brings widespread showers and a high near 42. Colder air settles in this weekend. Highs hold near 40 Saturday, then dip to the mid-30s Sunday with additional snow showers possible. Flash freezing becomes a concern after sunset if daytime melt refreezes.
Next week starts chilly but trends milder late week. The 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures and hints of early spring warmth. Traveling today? Tell us what visibility looks like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Binghamton, New York
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 43°F.
Friday: Showers, high 42°F.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 40°F.
Sunday: Snow showers likely, high 35°F.
Monday: Chance of snow showers, high 32°F.
