I-81 Weather Conditions
Know the weather before you hit the interstate
35°F
Binghamton, NY
9:53am EST -- February 21, 2026
Areas of Fog
Wind: W 12 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 6.00 mi
Cortland, NY
10:15am EST -- February 21, 2026
Wintry Mix
Wind: WNW 3 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 1.50 mi
Syracuse, NY
10:19am EST -- February 21, 2026
Freezing Drizzle
Wind: W 8 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 3.00 mi
Watertown, NY
9:56am EST -- February 21, 2026
Overcast
Wind: N 7 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 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 | 7:46am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Exit 10 (Rt. 41) to Onondaga Co. Line | Snow and Ice | 7:46am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Cortland Co. Line to Exit 16 Nedrow | Snow and Ice | 7:24am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| I-481 (Syracuse) to I-481 (North Syracuse) | Wet Conditions | 9:32am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| I-481 to Oswego Co. Line | Wet Conditions | 9:32am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Exit 42 (Rt. 177) to Exit 48 (Rt. 342) | Snow and Ice | 10:55am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Exit 48 (Rt. 342) to Canadian Border | Snow and Ice | 10:55am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Oswego Co. Line to Exit 42 (Rt. 177) | Snow and Ice | 10:55am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Penn State Line to City of Binghamton | Wet Conditions | 10:29am EST -- February 21, 2026 |
| Exit 7 to Cortland Co. Line | Wet Conditions | 10:29am EST -- February 21, 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