Rain and snow mix in overnight, heavy snow later this week

Posted: Mar 12, 2023 / 06:49 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 12, 2023 / 11:28 PM EDT

AVERAGE HIGH FOR MARCH 12TH: 43°

AVERAGE LOW FOR MARCH 12TH: 22°

SUNDAY’S SUNRISE: 7:25 AM

SUNDAY’S SUNSET: 7:10 PM

Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – A mix of rain and snow showers move into the Twin Tiers overnight. How much time do we have before the storm gets worse? More details below:

TONIGHT:

A chance of rain and snow showers overnight as a strong and long-lasting low pressure system moves in. Precipitation may likely start in the Northern Tier and work its way up to the Southern Tier. Chances of snow are greater due to temperatures dropping to the low 30’s.

TOMORROW:

Scattered snow and rain continue for Monday. Rain showers are more likely in the Finger Lakes region and the valleys, and snow showers are more likely in the higher elevations. Highs reach the low 40’s. Overnight, snow showers continue as temperatures drop to the upper 20’s. Snow accumulations could range from a trace to an inch after Monday.

REST OF THE WEEK:

Scattered snow showers continue for all of Tuesday. Temperatures only reach the low 30’s as winds shift from the north. Gusts up to 30 mph are possible. The large low pressure system condenses into a strong Nor’easter, which could result in heavy snow at times. A winter storm watch calls for accumulations reaching 6 to 12 inches, with the higher amounts in the higher elevations and out east. Snow lingers into Wednesday morning, but conditions dry out for Wednesday afternoon. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch are possible. Mild weather for Thursday with partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching the upper 40’s. Showers return Friday and Saturday. Temperatures peak into the mid 50’s by the end of the workweek.