Weather

Temperatures will hold in the mid-70s this evening with scattered showers into the early overnight hours. Skies remain mostly cloudy through the late afternoon, but a slight chance of rain develops by 3 p.m. This precipitation threat increases to a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain by 5 p.m., with gusty winds up to 20 mph from the southwest. By evening, skies become overcast, and the chance of thunderstorms and rain increases to likely by 8 p.m. Rainfall amounts are expected to be moderate to heavy at times.

**Syracuse Area Weather Forecast: Saturday through Monday** A wet and stormy pattern will dominate the Syracuse area over the next 72 hours, with heavy rain showers and thunderstorms expected at times. **Saturday** Skies remain mostly cloudy today, with a high temperature of 78°F (26°C) by mid-afternoon. A slight chance of rain is expected throughout the day, increasing to a chance in the afternoon and evening hours. Winds will be moderate, out of the southwest at 10 mph (16 km/h).

Temperatures will hold in the mid-70s this evening with scattered showers into the early overnight hours.

Skies remain partly cloudy tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 75 by 10 pm. A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain persists throughout the evening, with wind speeds increasing to 6 mph out of the west. By midnight, skies may clear slightly, but dew points will remain steady at 65 degrees.

**Syracuse and Surrounding Area: Extended Forecast**

A slow-moving low-pressure system will bring unsettled weather to the region through the next 72 hours, with a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected.

**Today (Thursday)**

Temperatures will hold in the mid-70s this evening with scattered thunderstorms into the early overnight hours. Skies remain mostly cloudy throughout the evening, with a slight chance of thunderstorms developing around sunset. Temperatures drop slightly after 7 pm, dipping to around 64 degrees by midnight. Winds are light, blowing at about one mile per hour from the west-southwest direction. Overnight, skies gradually clear, allowing for partly cloudy conditions by early morning.

The National Weather Service Office in Binghamton has issued a special weather statement. A strong cold front is expected to hit the region from late afternoon into the evening hours, bringing heavy rain that will quickly turn into heavy snow as temperatures drop below freezing. The snow squalls and high winds are expected to create dangerous travel conditions, with near-zero visibility and a potential flash freeze on road surfaces. The heavy snow squall is expected to reach the Finger Lakes, central southern tier of NY, and the Syracuse, Utica, and Rome areas between 5 and 7 pm.