New York – Light snow flickers through the dark this New Year’s Eve morning, dusting sidewalks and dampening roads across central New York. The air feels sharp and biting, with temperatures stuck in the teens and wind chills making it feel even colder as travel ramps up toward 2026.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect due to scattered snow squalls and lake-effect snow showers. Brief bursts of snow could reduce visibility quickly, especially later today and into New Year’s night, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Binghamton sits under mostly cloudy skies with snow showers likely at times. Accumulations stay light for most neighborhoods, generally under an inch today, but a steadier period of snow develops this evening. Another inch or two is possible before tapering early on New Year’s Day. Routes like I-81, Route 17, and local hills could turn slick fast when snow intensifies.
Cold remains the bigger concern. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the upper teens to near 20 degrees. Any snow that melts during brief lulls can refreeze quickly after dark, raising the risk of black ice. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and plan extra time if heading out tonight or early Thursday.
Snow showers gradually fade New Year’s Day, replaced by gusty winds and lingering cold. Friday stays mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of snow, while the first weekend of 2026 trends quieter but still chilly. Milder air begins edging in early next week, though nighttime lows remain cold enough for icy patches.
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Five-Day Outlook for Binghamton, NY
- Today (New Year’s Eve): Snow showers likely; highs near 28°F
- New Year’s Day: Early snow showers, then partial sun; highs near 19°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of snow; highs near 27°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny; highs near 25°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; highs near 27°F
