A minor low-pressure system is likely to pass just south of the region tonight, bringing light rain to parts of northeastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. The rest of Central New York will remain fairly dry until a second system hits late this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the region will be in the upper 30s to low 40s tonight, with significantly cooler readings at higher elevations. Montrose, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre may have moderate precipitation overnight, but communities in Central New York—including Binghamton, Cortland, Oneonta, and Ithaca—remain generally dry.
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Forecasters said emphasis will shift to Sunday, when a weak front and clipper system will pass just north of the region. This system may bring sporadic rain or snow showers, especially late in the morning and afternoon. While accumulation is not forecast, passing showers may result in minor visibility losses and wet roads.
The probability of precipitation rises to 40-60 percent for numerous regions on Sunday, including Syracuse, Cortland, Norwich, and Binghamton, before tapering off Sunday night. Temperatures will stay seasonably cool throughout the weekend, with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s and nighttime lows in the upper 20s and low 30s across much of the Southern Tier and Central New York.
The workweek begins chilly on Monday as a secondary cold front sweeps in, dropping temperatures into the mid-30s to low 40s with persisting low-end precipitation possibilities.
Drivers should be wary of shifting weather conditions throughout the weekend, particularly early Sunday, when mixed precipitation is more likely.
