Weather Conditions Along I-81
37°F Binghamton, NY
4:53am EST -- December 24, 2025
Overcast
Wind: NW 22 mph
Gusts: 39 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Cortland, NY
5:15am EST -- December 24, 2025
Overcast
Wind: NW 10 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Syracuse, NY
4:54am EST -- December 24, 2025
Overcast
Wind: W 24 mph
Gusts: 35 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Watertown, NY
4:56am EST -- December 24, 2025
Mostly Cloudy
Wind: WNW 18 mph
Gusts: 32 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Predominant Weather and Temperatures
Local Radars Across New York State
| Road Segment | Road Status | Last Update |
|---|---|---|
| Exit 42 (Rt. 177) to Exit 48 (Rt. 342) | Snow and Ice | 5:27am EST -- December 24, 2025 |
| Exit 48 (Rt. 342) to Canadian Border | Snow and Ice | 5:27am EST -- December 24, 2025 |
| Oswego Co. Line to Exit 42 (Rt. 177) | Snow and Ice | 5:27am EST -- December 24, 2025 |
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: Within the segment, wheel paths may be visible and there is snow, slush or ice on the pavement.
Severe Snow and Ice: Within the segment, the pavement is not visible. There is snow, slush or ice build-up within the segment.
Closed Portions: Within the reporting segment, there are no lanes open in one or both directions for a portion 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