New York wakes up to steel-gray skies and biting cold air this Monday, but the quiet won’t last. Snowflakes are expected to arrive later today, coating roads and sidewalks just as holiday travel accelerates across the Southern Tier.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, snow develops late today and continues into tonight, with around one inch possible in the city and higher totals north and west. Temperatures stay below freezing early, allowing snow to stick quickly to untreated roads.
Travel conditions may deteriorate after dark. Routes including I-81, Route 17, and local hills around Broome County could turn slick fast. Drivers heading out this evening should plan extra time and slow down on bridges and ramps, where ice forms first.
By Tuesday, snow transitions into a rain and snow mix as temperatures climb toward 40 degrees. That changeover raises concern for slushy roads and reduced visibility during the daytime commute. Wet pavement may linger into Tuesday night, then refreeze as colder air slides back in.
Wednesday and Christmas Eve look mostly cloudy and calmer, but the damage may already be done. Residual moisture combined with lows near the mid-20s could trigger black ice during early morning travel. Side streets and shaded areas remain the biggest risk.
This pattern fits the season. The first official week of winter often delivers these tricky transitions, especially when mild air briefly interrupts cold ground temperatures. Keep winter gear handy, check road conditions before driving, and watch for rapid changes after sunset.
Traveling for the holidays or heading home today? Tell us how conditions look where you are and what roads feel slick.
Five-Day Outlook for Binghamton, New York
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, snow develops late, high near 36
- Tuesday: Snow changing to rain, high near 40
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 35
- Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, high near 40
- Thursday: Chance of rain or snow, high near 41
