Winter Weather Advisory Issued – Snow & Ice Expected

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Binghamton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Central New York and the Southern Tier, in effect from 3 p.m. Tuesday through 4 a.m. Wednesday.

According to the NWS, winter weather will return Tuesday with scattered snow showers in the morning, followed by a mix of snow and freezing rain during the afternoon and evening. Ice accumulations in the Cortland area are expected to remain under one-tenth of an inch.

Snowfall is expected to pick up late Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday morning. The Cortland area could see between 4 and 6 inches of snow, while the Marathon area is forecast to receive 2 to 3 inches. Breezy conditions are also expected Wednesday, with wind gusts reaching up to 25 mph.

The NWS warns that road conditions may become slippery, particularly impacting the Tuesday evening commute.