I-81 Weather Conditions

Know the weather before you hit the interstate

37°F

5:53pm EST -- November 13, 2026

Overcast

31°F
Wind: NW 10 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

5:35pm EST -- November 13, 2026

Overcast

32°F
Wind: WNW 5 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

5:54pm EST -- November 13, 2026

Wintry Mix

36°F
Wind: N 5 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

2:56pm EST -- November 13, 2026

Overcast

38°F
Wind: NNW 7 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

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I-81: Wet between I-481; NY 173 and Exit 106: NY 49 (11 miles north of the Syracuse area). Wet. Wet Spots. Rain. Light Snow.

I-81: No Active Reporting between Exit 102 (11 miles north of the Syracuse area) and Exit 38 (21 miles south of the Watertown area).

I-81: No Active Reporting between Exit 8 (15 miles south of the Cortland area) and Exit 1A (Syracuse).

I-81: Update Pending between Exit 131 and Thousand Islands Bridge (American Span).

I-81: Update Pending between the start of I-81 and Exit 38.

Generally 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