New York starts the morning under gray skies as cold air tightens its grip.
Breath fogs in the air, pavement stays damp, and flakes could soon follow. This Weather pattern matters because post-Christmas travel ramps up fast, and road conditions may change quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, hazardous weather is not expected immediately. That calm does not last long. Meteorologists are tracking a winter system expected to move in by Friday into Friday night. Snow showers are increasingly likely, especially across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
Temperatures stay near the mid-30s today, then slide steadily colder. Christmas Day brings partial sunshine, but the relief is brief. By Thursday night, lows drop near 13 degrees, setting the stage for snow to stick. Any moisture left on roads could freeze quickly.
Snow showers become likely Friday afternoon and continue into Friday night. Highs struggle to reach the mid-20s. Visibility may drop at times, especially on untreated roads. Drivers on I-81, Route 17, and local highways should prepare for slick stretches.
Saturday brings another chance of snow showers, with highs near the mid-30s. Conditions may improve during the day, but lingering slush can refreeze after sunset. That timing is critical for Saturday, December 27, when post-Christmas travel peaks.
To be fair, this is not a major winter storm. Still, repeated light snow and cold air can cause outsized travel impacts. Across the Northeast, heavier snow continues elsewhere, reinforcing a winter mindset as December closes.
Five-Day Outlook – Binghamton, NY
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 35°
• Christmas Day: Partly sunny, high near 40°
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, colder, low near 13°
• Friday: Snow showers likely, high near 26°
• Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high near 34°
