Photo: National Weather Service, Binghamton, NY
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Colder temperatures, snow showers, and gusty winds will continue into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for Cortland County through 7 p.m. tonight. The advisory may be cancelled early, depending on the latest weather models.
Snow showers will be heaviest this morning before diminishing in intensity by this afternoon, then slowly taper off tonight and Friday. Snow amounts tonight will likely not exceed 2 inches.
Wind gusts continue to remain strong, between 15-25 mph, causing drifting and blowing snow. Winds will also diminish tonight. High temperatures today will be in the lower 20s. Lows tonight will be in the single digits, with wind chill values below zero.
Friday: High temperatures are at the coldest for the week, in the upper teens. Another inch or less of snow is expected. At night, skies will clear and temperatures will drop into Saturday. Overnight lows will range from 10 to 15 degrees.
Saturday/Saturday Night: Light snow is possible. Highs will be in the lower 20s.
Sunday: Any snow will be less than half an inch. Partly sunny, with highs in the lower 20s.
Looking ahead to next week, there is a chance for some scattered flurries or snow showers Tuesday through Wednesday. Temperatures for the week will remain close to seasonal norms, with highs averaging in the lower 30s.
