I-81 Weather Conditions

Know the weather before you hit the interstate

Mostly Cloudy 46°F

Binghamton, NY

1:53pm EST -- February 28, 2026

Partly Sunny

Partly Sunny

51°F
Wind: W 7 mph
Gusts: 22 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi

Cortland, NY

1:55pm EST -- February 28, 2026

Sunny

Sunny

48°F
Wind: NW 9 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

Syracuse, NY

1:54pm EST -- February 28, 2026

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

41°F
Wind: NW 17 mph
Gusts: None
Visibility: 10.00 mi

Watertown, NY

1:56pm EST -- February 28, 2026

Sunny

Sunny

36°F
Wind: WSW 15 mph
Gusts: 28 mph
Visibility: 10.00 mi

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Winter Road Conditions
Road Segment Road Status Last Update
There are no road condition reports at this time.

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