A winter storm warning has been issued for the Binghamton area, calling for snowfall to begin Thursday afternoon and continue into Friday.
The National Weather Service is predicting snowfall to hit parts of Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. Higher elevations are expected to see accumulations of up to eight inches while lower elevations may see up to four inches.
The storm warning will go into effect on Thursday at 4 p.m. and continue into Friday, ending around 4 p.m.
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued various winter weather advisories for parts of Delaware, Sullivan and Ulster counties in New York, as well as counties across the border in Pennsylvania.
As of Thursday, those advisories were updated to include Broome County, and elevated to a winter storm warning.
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What winter storm warning means for Binghamton
NWS Binghamton’s Warning Coordination Meteorologist Mark Pellerito said Thursday elevation will be the main factor in determining the severity of this storm in Broome County, with anything from a slushy coating at valley level to as many as 8-10 inches in areas of higher elevation.
Higher elevation spots between Binghamton and Windsor, as well as out in areas near Harpursville and Sanford, will be impacted the most by the storm.
At the city level in Binghamton, Port Dickinson, Endwell, Vestal and Endicott, there is the chance for minimal snowfall − a few inches at most.
Snow will take longer to accumulate because of the warmth of the ground and the rain that will precede the storm during the day.
This creates a large range of possible amounts of snow, according to Pellerito. In Broome County alone, he predicts there will be anywhere from 1-9 inches depending on the area.
How to stay safe
With snowfall rates of one to three inches per hour in spots overnight, the National Weather Service predicts hazardous conditions to look out for on the Friday morning commute.
Heavy snowfall could bring down trees and wires due to the weight of the snow, so keep an eye out for road closures and hazards on the way to work.
It is suggested to travel only if it is necessary. When on the road, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
This story has been updated to add new information.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Winter weather in NY: Storm warning in Binghamton through Friday
