I-81 Weather Conditions
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Binghamton, NY
8:03am EST -- February 7, 2026
Snow
Wind: NW 26 mph
Gusts: 51 mph
Visibility: 0.75 mi
Cortland, NY
8:15am EST -- February 7, 2026
Light Snow
Wind: NW 12 mph
Gusts: 22 mph
Visibility: 0.75 mi
Syracuse, NY
8:29am EST -- February 7, 2026
Snow
Wind: WNW 10 mph
Gusts: 24 mph
Visibility: 0.50 mi
Watertown, NY
7:56am EST -- February 7, 2026
Haze
Wind: NW 10 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 6.00 mi
Predominant Weather and Temperatures
Local Radars Across New York State
| Road Segment | Road Status | Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| Broome Co. Line to Exit 10 (Rt. 41) | Snow and Ice | 5:48am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Exit 10 (Rt. 41) to Onondaga Co. Line | Snow and Ice | 5:48am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Cortland Co. Line to Exit 16 Nedrow | Snow and Ice | 6:43am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| I-481 (Syracuse) to I-481 (North Syracuse) | Snow and Ice | 5:17am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| I-481 to Oswego Co. Line | Snow and Ice | 5:17am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Exit 42 (Rt. 177) to Exit 48 (Rt. 342) | Snow and Ice | 8:05am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Exit 48 (Rt. 342) to Canadian Border | Snow and Ice | 8:05am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Oswego Co. Line to Exit 42 (Rt. 177) | Snow and Ice | 8:05am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Penn State Line to City of Binghamton | Snow and Ice | 3:54am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
| Exit 7 to Cortland Co. Line | Snow and Ice | 3:54am EST -- February 7, 2026 |
Clear and Dry: The entire length of the reporting segment appears clear and dry.
Wet Conditions: The segment is wet with liquid water from rain or fully melted snow.
Snow and Ice: Wheel paths may be visible and there is snow, slush or ice on the pavement.
Severe Snow and Ice: Pavement is not visible; snow, slush or ice buildup is present.
Closed Portions: No lanes open in one or both directions for part of the segment.
Not all segments of the interstate have conditions available.
Road conditions are updated at least every four hours during winter months and more frequently during storms.
Source National Weather Service / NYS Department of Transportation