Central NY to See First 40-Degree Day in a Month

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Central New York is set to experience its first 40-degree day in over a month this weekend, as warmer air moves into the region. The last time Syracuse reached 40 degrees was on January 14th, but temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 30s and lower 40s by Sunday. The warming trend will continue into early next week, with Monday and Tuesday expected to reach the low to mid-40s.

Why it matters

The prolonged stretch of below-average temperatures across Central New York has been challenging, especially for those dealing with snow and ice. The upcoming warmer weather will provide some relief and allow for snow melt, though the National Weather Service has cautioned that this could lead to potential ice jams on rivers and streams.

The details

After a period of snow on Saturday morning, skies are expected to improve to partly sunny conditions on Sunday. The weekend will feature seasonably mild temperatures and light south winds. A weak system to the north could bring light snow showers or flurries to northern portions of the region on Sunday night, but accumulation would be minimal. Monday and Tuesday will feature partly sunny skies and dry weather, though overnight lows will dip into the upper 20s to low 30s, slowing snow melt during nighttime and early morning hours.

• The last time Syracuse hit 40 degrees was on January 14th.
• Temperatures will climb into the upper 30s and lower 40s by Sunday.
• Monday is expected to reach the low to mid-40s.
• Tuesday is expected to climb well into the 40s.

What’s next

The National Weather Service cautioned that the warming temperatures and potential rain could create conditions for ice jams on rivers and streams, as snow melt combined with rainfall could produce enough runoff to dislodge ice, leading to jam formation.