BINGHAMTON, NY — A low, gray ceiling hangs over the Southern Tier this morning, with mist clinging to roads and headlights cutting through a chill 35°F air. It’s a calm start, but that calm won’t last — another wet, breezy system is lining up for Friday and could usher in the first taste of early winter before the weekend is through.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton reports that today will stay mostly dry, with only a few scattered showers lingering across higher terrain. Highs reach the mid-40s, and winds remain brisk from the northwest before calming into the evening. It’s the perfect lull for travelers and outdoor workers before the next front sweeps in.
By Friday, clouds thicken, temperatures push into the low to mid-50s, and rain develops by midday, becoming steady and occasionally heavy by late afternoon. Gusts up to 25–30 mph may rattle the valleys along I-81 and I-88, making for slick roads and slower commutes.
Saturday brings a mix of breaks and passing showers, with highs still in the upper 50s — brief warmth before colder air surges in from the Great Lakes. By Sunday night, temperatures fall sharply into the low 30s, and models hint at a rain-to-snow changeover across portions of Broome, Tioga, and Chenango Counties.
Looking ahead, Monday and Veterans Day Tuesday trend colder, with daytime highs only in the low 40s and light snow chances lingering into midweek. The long-range pattern points to a broader November chill spreading across much of the Northeast — a clear sign that winter is stepping closer.
Five-Day Outlook for Binghamton, NY:
Thu: 46/31 – Mostly cloudy, stray showers.
Fri: 54/44 – Rain likely, breezy.
Sat: 57/40 – Spotty showers, mild.
Sun: 48/31 – Rain, then snow mix possible.
Mon: 40/27 – Mostly cloudy, flurries.
Tue (Veterans Day): 42/28 – Cold, breezy, early winter feel.
