Cold Snap Hits Central New York This Weekend

Central New York feels a chill as cold Canadian air pushes in. Temperatures sit around the mid‑30s on Saturday morning, and a frost warning is still in force until 9 a. m. The Binghamton office says the cold will linger through Sunday, keeping early‑May warmth far below normal. Saturday highs top only the upper 40s to low 50s, and a few showers may appear in the afternoon or evening. Nightfall turns the coldest on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Overnight lows dip to the low 30s across much of the area, with clear skies and light winds that favor frost. The forecast predicts more frost or freezes for the region, especially in Syracuse where temperatures could drop to 31 degrees – the coldest May low since May 18, 2023. A gentle rise starts on Sunday. Sunny skies and a breeze from the southwest lift highs into the mid‑50s. The warming trend continues on Monday, bringing temperatures back toward seasonal averages with highs in the upper 60s. A small chance of showers remains as weather energy moves through.Tuesday brings a change as a cold front arrives from the Upper Midwest. Before the front, highs reach the upper 60s to low 70s, but showers and thunderstorms become likely later in the day. Wednesday may see the front stall over the region, keeping rain and storms on the agenda with some uncertainty about timing. Thursday and Friday bring a return to cooler weather. Highs stay in the mid‑to‑upper 50s, and overnight lows fall to the upper 30s or low 40s. Moisture continues to wrap around, keeping precipitation possible through the end of the week. People with plants outside should guard against frost from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Those planning outdoor activities over the weekend should expect cool temperatures and occasional wetness.