Central New York is dodging the worst impacts of a slow-moving nor’easter currently dropping heavy rain and causing coastal flooding. The region faces a chilly Sunday with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below average, while precipitation tapers off by Tuesday as the storm tracks north toward the Atlantic, according to regional forecasts.
Rain Bands Sweep East to West Across the Region
Rain bands from the nor’easter are sliding east to west across central New York, delivering the area’s first measurable rainfall since the previous Sunday.
Unlike coastal cities experiencing widespread flooding and power outages from the heavy downpours, central New York remains far enough west to avoid severe weather impacts.
Minimal Accumulation Along the Interstate 81 Corridor
Scattered showers are expected to turn steady during the early afternoon before breaking into scattered activity later in the evening.
Rainfall totals along the Interstate 81 corridor will remain minimal through Monday night. Most areas are accumulating between 0.25 and 0.5 inches. Isolated spots could see totals stay below 1 inch, keeping the region well below any flooding thresholds.
Chilly Sunday Giving Way to Mid-Week Clearing
High temperatures today are running significantly below seasonal normals, compounding the dismal weather conditions alongside the steady light to moderate rainfall. The nor’easter will continue a slow drift northward through Monday night, maintaining scattered showers and minimal precipitation accumulation across the corridor on Monday.
The system is projected to exit toward the north Atlantic by Tuesday. Following its departure, clearing skies through the middle of the week will return warmer temperatures to Syracuse and surrounding areas.
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