Timeline for precipitation in Binghamton and surrounding areas and holiday travel hazards: Afternoon on Tuesday (12-4 PM): Precipitation overspreads the area as snow for all locations...a quick inch or two may fall during this time before a transition to sleet and freezing rain occurs. Hazardous Travel: HIGH Tuesday evening (6-9 PM): Sleet and freezing rain; Up to a quarter of an inch of ice may accumulate. Hazardous Travel: HIGH Overnight Tuesday through Wednesday Morning (10 PM Tuesday-12 PM Wednesday): Mainly rain for the area; with temperatures close to the freezing point, some higher elevations may stay as sleet or freezing rain for a longer period. The rain may be heavy at times during this timeframe. Hazardous Travel: MEDIUM-HIGH Wednesday Afternoon (12-4 PM): A mix of rain and snow, temperatures will still be slightly above freezing. Hazardous Travel: MEDIUM-HIGH Wednesday Evening (6-10 PM): A transition back to snow for all locations...a few inches may fall during this time. Hazardous Travel: HIGH Overnight Wednesday through early Thursday morning (10 PM- 4 AM): Snow/precipitation ends. Hazardous Travel: LOW-MEDIUM All Day Thanksgiving: A LOT colder with the chance for lake effect snow showers. Morning hazardous travel: LOW Travel Tips: If you are traveling for the holiday, I would suggest leaving early Tuesday morning or early on Thanksgiving if you want to avoid the brunt of the storm.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:55:34 +0000
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