I-81 Weather Conditions

Know the weather before you hit the interstate

52°F

2:53pm EST -- November 9, 2026

Overcast

44°F
Wind: NW 15 mph
Gusts: 32 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi

2:55pm EST -- November 9, 2026

Overcast

45°F
Wind: NW 7 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

2:54pm EST -- November 9, 2026

Overcast

46°F
Wind: W 17 mph
Gusts: 25 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi

2:56pm EST -- November 9, 2026

Overcast

49°F
Wind: WNW 9 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

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I-81: No Active Reporting between Exit 8 (15 miles south of the Cortland area) and Exit 38 (21 miles south of the Watertown area).

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