What is today's weather forecast for Horseheads, NY?

Today's forecast for Horseheads shows a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after midnight.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Horseheads, NY?

The 7-day forecast for Horseheads shows highs from 34 to 40 degrees and lows from 21 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Horseheads, NY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Horseheads this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (40% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (60% chance), Sunday (80% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Horseheads weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Horseheads forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Horseheads, NY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

33°F
Feels Like 25°F

Humidity 58% Dew Point 20°F Wind WSW 10 MPH Barometer 29.82 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 4.2 mi. WSW of central Horseheads
at 9:53 PM Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 27

40%

FriNov 28

50%

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

80%

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

50%

WedDec 3

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 34°F to 40°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 42°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1898 - The Portland storm raged across New England producing gale force winds along the coast and heavy snow inland. A foot of snow blanketed Boston MA, and 27 inches fell at New London CT. Winds at Boston gusted to 72 mph, and wind gusts to 98 mph were estimated at Block Island RI. A passenger ship, the S. S. Portland, sank off Cape Cod with the loss of all 191 persons aboard, and Boston Harbor was filled with wrecked ships. The storm wrecked 56 vessels resulting in a total of 456 casualties.

Horseheads, NY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 27

Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Nov 28

Day: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

About Horseheads, NY

Horseheads is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 19,412 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of bleached horses' skulls once found there. Horseheads is north of the city of Elmira, upon which it borders. There is a village named Horseheads within the town. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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