Weather Forecast for Ithaca

New York, United States of America

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Patchy light snow

Current Weather - Ithaca: -6°C

New York, United States of America

Patchy light snow

Feels like -13°C

Wind

21 km/h WNW

Humidity

93%

Pressure

1016 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

6 km

Light freezing rain

Light freezing rain

Thursday, February 12, 2026

High

-5°C

Low

-9°C

Rain Chance

83%

Hourly Forecast

Light snow -6°C
13:00
Light snow -6°C
14:00
Light freezing rain -6°C
15:00
Light freezing rain -6°C
16:00
Overcast -6°C
17:00
Overcast -6°C
18:00
Overcast -7°C
19:00
Overcast -7°C
20:00
Overcast -7°C
21:00
Overcast -8°C
22:00
Overcast -8°C
23:00
Feb 13

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

25 km/h

Humidity

87%

Precipitation

2 mm

UV Index

1

Visibility

7 km

Rain Chance

83%

Snow Chance

54%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

07:06 AM

Sunset

05:34 PM

Moonrise

04:12 AM

Moonset

12:30 PM

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent

Moon Illumination

28%

Air Quality

PM2.5

2.6

μg/m³

PM10

2.7

μg/m³

NO₂

3.5

μg/m³

O₃

80.4

μg/m³

SO₂

1.7

μg/m³

CO

170.1

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 5:46PM EST until February 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Southern Cayuga; Onondaga; Tompkins; Cortland Feb 11, 05:46 PM - Feb 12, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Cortland, Onondaga, Southern Cayuga, and Tompkins Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected this evening. Lake effect snow showers will linger through Thursday morning, and will result in the highest snowfall totals in the higher terrain southeast of the Finger Lakes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 12 at 12:17AM EST until February 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Southern Cayuga; Tompkins; Cortland Feb 12, 12:17 AM - Feb 12, 01:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Cortland, Southern Cayuga, and Tompkins Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 11:47PM EST until February 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Wayne; Northern Cayuga Feb 11, 11:47 PM - Feb 12, 12:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued February 12 at 12:17AM EST until February 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Onondaga; Madison Feb 12, 12:17 AM - Feb 12, 01:00 PM
Severity: Extreme Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Madison and Onondaga Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Event: Lake Effect Snow Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 5:46PM EST until February 12 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Chenango; Otsego Feb 11, 05:46 PM - Feb 12, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts in northwest Chenango County. * WHERE...Chenango and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will be heaviest this evening and taper down overnight.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

When to visit Ithaca?

Plan your perfect trip with our month-by-month weather guide

⭐ Best months: June July August

January

☀️
-1°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🥶 Coldest month

February

☀️
1°C
💧
11 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🌵 Driest month

March

☀️
6°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

April

☀️
13°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

May

☀️
20°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Light snow possible

June

☀️
25°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

July

☀️
27°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit
🔥 Hottest month

August

☀️
26°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

September

☀️
22°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall

October

☀️
15°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
Moderate snowfall
🌧 Wettest month,

November

☀️
8°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

December

☀️
2°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall