New York – Gray skies hang low, and the air bites early as moisture creeps in from the west. Pavement looks dry now, but that changes fast as temperatures hover near freezing and winter tightens its grip again.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 3 p.m. this afternoon through early Wednesday. Light freezing rain develops first, followed by periods of rain and snow. Ice accumulation remains light, but even a thin glaze can turn roads slick quickly.
Across Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, and Sullivan counties, drivers should expect slippery conditions by the evening commute. Northern Wayne and Susquehanna counties in Pennsylvania face similar impacts. I-81, Route 17, and untreated secondary roads may see rapid deterioration, especially after dark when temperatures dip into the upper 20s.
Snow showers linger into Wednesday with highs near the low 30s. Any daytime melting raises the risk of flash freezing by evening as winds turn northwest and colder air settles in. Crews may struggle to keep up on bridges, hills, and shaded roads.
Thursday stays cold and mostly cloudy, with highs stuck in the upper 20s. Conditions slowly improve Friday as sunshine returns and temperatures edge toward 30. By Saturday, highs climb into the mid-30s, hinting at a brief February thaw.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures building late next week across the Northeast. With the Great Lakes still heavily frozen, that warming could fuel sharper swings between melt and refreeze.
Slow down this evening, allow extra travel time, and watch for black ice after sunset. How are road conditions where you’re traveling?
Five-Day Outlook – Binghamton, NY
• Today: Chance of snow showers, high near 34
• Wednesday: Snow showers likely, high near 33
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 28
• Friday: Partly sunny, high near 30
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 34
