Binghamton, NY – Residents across the Southern Tier can expect a shift from gray, quiet skies to a wet and windy Friday, followed by a cold front bringing the season’s first snow chances by Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
The Current Pattern: Calm Before the Storm
Thursday begins under low, overcast skies with misty conditions and morning temperatures near 35°F. Despite the damp start, most of the day will remain dry, with only a few scattered showers over the higher terrain.
Winds will stay brisk from the northwest before easing toward evening, and daytime highs will climb to the mid-40s. The brief lull offers a small window of calm for commuters and outdoor workers before Friday’s stronger system arrives.
Friday Forecast: Rain, Wind, and Slippery Roads
By Friday, another moisture-laden front moves in, bringing steady rain and gusty winds through the afternoon and evening hours.
Temperatures will rise into the low to mid-50s, but gusts up to 25–30 mph could make travel difficult along Interstates 81 and 88, particularly during the evening commute.
“Rain will become more widespread and heavy at times by late Friday,” forecasters at the National Weather Service warned in their morning discussion.
Residents are advised to plan for slower commutes and use caution on slick roads as visibility drops during periods of heavier rainfall.
Weekend Outlook: Mild Saturday, Snow Chances by Sunday Night
Saturday brings intermittent showers with occasional breaks of sunshine. Highs will stay mild in the upper 50s, offering a brief reprieve before a strong cold front sweeps in late Sunday.
By Sunday night, colder air surging in from the Great Lakes could turn rain into a rain-snow mix across Broome, Tioga, and Chenango Counties. Early forecasts suggest that wet snowflakes may stick briefly on grassy surfaces, though major accumulation isn’t expected yet.
“This looks like the first legitimate sign of early winter for our area,” meteorologists noted, emphasizing the sharp drop in temperature expected Sunday night into Monday.
Next Week: A November Chill Sets In
As the new week begins, temperatures will tumble into the low 40s for highs and the upper 20s for overnight lows.
Monday and Veterans Day Tuesday both look cold and breezy, with a few lingering flurries possible. The broader weather pattern favors below-average temperatures extending into mid-November, signaling a gradual but steady transition toward winter across the Northeast.
Five-Day Forecast for Binghamton, NY
- Thursday: 46° / 31° – Mostly cloudy with stray showers.
- Friday: 54° / 44° – Rain develops, breezy with heavy periods late.
- Saturday: 57° / 40° – Spotty showers, mild and unsettled.
- Sunday: 48° / 31° – Rain changing to snow late.
- Monday: 40° / 27° – Cloudy and cold, flurries possible.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): 42° / 28° – Cold, breezy, early winter feel.
Conclusion
After a brief midweek lull, wet and windy weather returns Friday, leading into a much colder pattern by Sunday night. With first snowflakes possible across the Southern Tier, residents should prepare for slippery travel and freezing temperatures heading into the new week.
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