New York Road Conditions

New York 511 Road Conditions

Radar and live pavement conditions on I-81, I-84 East, I-87, I-90 and I-95 — plus closures, road work and city-by-city weather across New York.

Updated Sep 14, 2026 10:08 PM EDT · Mostly dry, damp in places

Lowest 48°F near Syracuse, New York · Highest wind 8 mph near New York, New York

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New York carries 717 miles of interstate: I-81, I-84 East, I-87, I-90 and I-95. Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo and Rochester sit on these routes.

  • Interstate miles: 717 mi
  • Interstates: I-81, I-84 East, I-87, I-90 and I-95

Temperature

Wind Speed

Rain Precip.

Coverage

Weather data from Sep 14, 2026 10:08 PM EDT

Up to 144 hours

Lowest temp.

48°F

Highest temp.

66°F

Highest wind

8 mph

Pressure

30.18-30.32 inHg

Conditions across New York

New York

Dry

  • Syracuse 51°F · 0 mph wind · Dry
  • Newburgh 57°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
  • Albany 57°F · 4 mph wind · Dry

Official New York road conditions (511ny.org) ↗

New York Closures & Road Blocks Today

17 current reports along the route, including 4 full closures. The 8 most serious are listed below. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.

  • Road closed

    Bridge replacement on NY 34 both directions between Trombley Rd (Brutus) and Emerson Rd (Cato) ; follow detour…

    Bridge replacement on NY 34 both directions between Trombley Rd (Brutus) and Emerson Rd (Cato) ; follow detour, Continuous Thursday January 1st, 2026 07:00 AM thru Sunday November 1st, 2026 06:00 AM All lanes closed

    NY 34 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Road closed

    Bridge work on NY 46 both directions between Center Street (Oneida) and Cobb Street Motorists will encounter a full…

    Bridge work on NY 46 both directions between Center Street (Oneida) and Cobb Street Motorists will encounter a full road closure with a signed detour in place for the replacement of the bridge over I-90. The detour will utilize Route 365A, Route 365 and Route31, Continuous Monday March 30th, 2026 6:00 AM thru Wednesday November 25th, 2026 6:00 PM all lanes closed

    NY 46 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Road closed

    Bridge replacement on NY 28 both directions between Exit - Mohawk Street; I-90; Steele Street (Herkimer) and Marginal…

    Bridge replacement on NY 28 both directions between Exit - Mohawk Street; I-90; Steele Street (Herkimer) and Marginal Road (Herkimer) Motorists will encounter long term lane closures on I-90. Overnight work will require a full road closure under the bridge with a signed detour in place, Continuous Monday April 13th, 2026 6:00 AM thru Monday November 30th, 2026 6:00 PM

    NY 28 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Road closed

    Bridge replacement on US 11 northbound ACC I81; Kellogg Hill (Adams) to NY 232 (Watertown) Rte. 11 is closed in both…

    Bridge replacement on US 11 northbound ACC I81; Kellogg Hill (Adams) to NY 232 (Watertown) Rte. 11 is closed in both directions between Old US 11 and Rte. 232. Motorists are directed to follow the official signed detour route that uses Rte. 232, I81 and Kellogg Rd.. , Continuous Monday June 29th, 2026 12:00 AM thru Monday November 30th, 2026 11:59 PM All lanes closed and detoured

    US 11 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Construction on I-95 southbound from Westchester Avenue (New York) to Rosedale Avenue; Ramp (New York) Subject to…

    Construction on I-95 southbound from Westchester Avenue (New York) to Rosedale Avenue; Ramp (New York) Subject to change without notice., Monday September 14th,2026 thru Saturday September 19th,2026, Monday thru Friday, 10:00 PM thru 06:00 AM 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes closed southbound,

    I-95 • NY • Until Sep 15, 10:00 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Roadwork on NY 5 both directions between Almond Street/Catherine St (Syracuse) and University Ave (Syracuse)…

    Roadwork on NY 5 both directions between Almond Street/Catherine St (Syracuse) and University Ave (Syracuse), Continuous Monday July 6th, 2026 07:00 AM thru Thursday October 1st, 2026 03:30 PM 1 Center lane of 3 lanes closed

    NY 5 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Longterm construction and utility work on I-81 northbound ramp from E. Colvin St (Syracuse) ; Ramp Closure - Follow…

    Longterm construction and utility work on I-81 northbound ramp from E. Colvin St (Syracuse) ; Ramp Closure - Follow Detour, Continuous Sunday August 2nd,2026 06:00 AM thru Tuesday October 6th,2026 06:00 AM All lanes closed ,

    I-81 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Roadwork on I-481 southbound ramp from Kirkville Road; CR 53 (De Witt) ; follow detour, Continuous Thursday January…

    Roadwork on I-481 southbound ramp from Kirkville Road; CR 53 (De Witt) ; follow detour, Continuous Thursday January 1st, 2026 09:00 AM thru Thursday December 31st, 2026 06:00 PM All lanes closed

    I-481 • NY • Until Sep 29, 3:59 AM

Interstates Through New York, Road by Road

Each stretch has its own live conditions, closures and cameras for the New York miles only — the weather 500 miles away on the same interstate says nothing about this drive.

New York driving weather by the numbers

Place Snow a year Snow days Freezing nights Freeze–thaw days First freeze Last freeze Days over 90°F
New York 25.8" 11.4 65.6 48 Nov 18 Apr 1 12.2
Buffalo 94.7" 61 123.9 74.7 Oct 22 Apr 24 2
Albany 60.3" 34.8 135 92.2 Oct 10 Apr 28 7.1
Syracuse 123.8" 66.4 129.5 83.8 Oct 14 Apr 29 6.8

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, from 4 weather stations in New York. A dash is a figure that station does not report, not a zero.

Snowfall across New York is not one number: New York averages 25.8" a year and Syracuse averages 123.8".

Driving in New York Month by Month

What the road normally throws at you, month by month, from NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for New York's own stations. Each month names its dominant hazard and the place that measured it — this is what the month is usually like, not a forecast and not a restriction.

  • January Snow 34 in of snow at Syracuse, 17 days that never thaw at Buffalo
  • February Snow 25.3 in of snow at Syracuse, 13.6 days that never thaw at Buffalo
  • March Snow 18 in of snow at Syracuse, 5.9 days that never thaw at Buffalo
  • April Snow 3.8 in of snow at Syracuse, 0.5 days that never thaw at Buffalo
  • May Quiet 7.9 wet days at Syracuse is the most the normals report
  • June Quiet 7.8 wet days at Buffalo is the most the normals report
  • July Quiet 7 wet days at Syracuse is the most the normals report
  • August Quiet 6.8 wet days at Albany is the most the normals report
  • September Quiet 7 wet days at Buffalo is the most the normals report
  • October Quiet 8 wet days at Buffalo is the most the normals report
  • November Snow 9.5 in of snow at Syracuse, 1.6 days that never thaw at Buffalo
  • December Snow 32.7 in of snow at Syracuse, 10.6 days that never thaw at Buffalo

New York weather along the interstates

Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:06 AM EDT

Syracuse, NY weather

  • The current weather in Syracuse, NY is mostly sunny with a temperature of 59°F and a dewpoint of 51°F
  • The relative humidity is at 76%, indicating a moderately humid atmosphere
  • Winds are coming from the northwest at 6 mph
  • The atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg
  • Visibility is good at 9.9 miles
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time
  • Overall, conditions are pleasant for outdoor activities this morning.

Newburgh, NY weather

  • Current weather conditions in Newburgh, NY indicate a temperature of 66°F with a relative humidity of 77%
  • The dew point is at 58.8°F, contributing to the warm and slightly humid feel of the air
  • The wind is blowing from the northwest at 3 to 6 mph, providing a gentle breeze
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg, and visibility is good at 9.9 miles
  • The sky is partly cloudy, with cloud coverage around 50%
  • There are currently no active weather alerts in the area.

Albany, NY weather

  • Currently, in Albany, NY, the weather is mostly sunny with a temperature of 60.4°F and a dew point of 54.5°F
  • The humidity is at 81%, contributing to a comfortable feel
  • Wind speeds are measured at 4 mph coming from the northwest at 320°
  • The atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg, indicating stable weather conditions
  • Visibility is good at 9.9 miles
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

Buffalo, NY weather

  • In Buffalo, NY, the current weather is mostly sunny with a temperature of 56°F
  • The humidity level is at 81%, indicating a fairly humid atmosphere
  • Winds are coming from the north-northwest at approximately 4 mph
  • The pressure is measured at 30.18 inHg
  • Visibility is good at 9.9 miles
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

New York, NY weather

  • The current weather in New York, NY, shows a temperature of 70.7°F with a dew point of 58.1°F, resulting in a humidity level of 64%
  • The wind is blowing from the north-northwest at 19 mph
  • Visibility is good at 9.9 miles, and the sky is mostly cloudy, covering about 64% of the sky
  • The atmospheric pressure is at 29.85 inHg
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

New York Road Weather FAQ

Are any roads closed in New York right now?
Yes — 4 full closures are reported on the interstates in New York as of Sep 14, 2026 10:18 PM EDT. 13 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
What are New York road conditions today?
The map on this page colors the interstates across New York by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 14, 2026 10:08 PM EDT. Right now temperatures run from 48°F to 66°F and the strongest wind is 8 mph.
Which interstates run through New York?
New York has 5 through interstates on this site: I-81, I-84 East, I-87, I-90 and I-95 — about 717 miles of interstate across the state. Each has its own page for the New York stretch.
Where are New York road closures reported officially?
New York's official traveler information service is 511ny.org, and it is where closures and restrictions are reported.
How often are New York road conditions updated?
The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.

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