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BINGHAMTON, NY – The National Weather Service in Binghamton continues multiple Winter Weather Advisories for Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania, with a Winter Storm Watch to follow for parts of Onondaga, Madison, and Southern Oneida Counties later tonight through Friday morning.
🧭 Areas Affected
- New York: Onondaga, Madison, Oneida, Southern Cayuga, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego, Broome, Delaware, and Sullivan Counties
- Pennsylvania: Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Pike Counties
🌨️ Expected Snow & Ice Totals
- Central NY (Onondaga, Madison, Oneida): 2–5 inches today, with 7+ inches possible in lake-effect snow bands Thursday into Friday.
- Southern Tier & NE PA: 1–4 inches of snow, with a light glaze of ice possible in valleys such as Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
- Higher Elevations: May see localized totals up to 7 inches, especially in Otsego and Chenango Counties.
💨 Winds & Visibility
- Winds gusting 30–40 mph could cause blowing and drifting snow, especially north of Interstate 90 and along the I-81 corridor.
- Visibility may be sharply reduced at times in heavier snow bands.
🕓 Timing
- Winter Weather Advisory: Through Wednesday night (varies by zone).
- Winter Storm Watch: Late Wednesday night through Friday morning for northern counties.
⚠️ Impacts
- Hazardous travel conditions expected for both the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
- Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make driving hazardous.
- Lake effect snow Thursday into Friday could create localized heavy accumulations and whiteout conditions.
Motorists are urged to use extreme caution, reduce speed, and allow extra travel time.
