New York – Thick flakes drift through the early-morning sky across Binghamton and New York’s Southern Tier, quickly coating streets, driveways, and windshields in white. Snowplows hum along I-81 and I-88, trying to stay ahead of what’s shaping up to be the region’s most impactful early December snowfall so far.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 p.m., warning of total accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, with localized 8-inch amounts possible in higher terrain across Delaware and Otsego Counties. Snowfall rates could briefly top 1 inch per hour through midday, making travel hazardous and slow.
Expect slick roads, poor visibility, and icy ramps, especially along major corridors like I-81, I-88, and Route 17. Temperatures remain steady near 21°F, with light southeast winds and wind chills dipping into the single digits. Residents are urged to slow down and allow extra travel time for both the morning and evening commutes.
By late evening, the snow will taper off, giving way to partly sunny skies Wednesday and a calmer midweek stretch. However, meteorologists are already eyeing another Arctic front Thursday, which could trigger brief snow squalls and gusty winds across central New York.
Looking ahead, temperatures stay wintry — highs near freezing, lows in the teens — as December’s early chill deepens.
If you’re out today, keep headlights on and drive with caution. How much snow has fallen where you are? Share your totals below.
