Albany, New York – A prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures is expected to continue across the Capital Region, affecting daily travel and outdoor activity through the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, colder-than-average temperatures are expected to persist for the remainder of the week and may extend into the next two weeks. The agency stated that winter conditions are not easing anytime soon, with multiple days of low temperatures forecast across eastern New York and western New England.
Forecast data shared by the National Weather Service shows overnight lows dropping into the single digits and teens, with daytime highs struggling to reach the upper teens and 20s in many areas. Communities along major travel corridors such as Interstate 87, Interstate 90, the New York State Thruway, and Interstate 787 may see continued cold-related impacts, particularly during early morning and overnight hours.
The temperature outlook includes Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Glens Falls, and surrounding towns, where repeated overnight freezes could contribute to icy patches on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. While no major winter storm is currently indicated, the extended cold increases the risk of refreezing each night.
Residents are advised to dress appropriately for prolonged exposure, protect pets and pipes, and allow extra time for morning commutes. Students and young workers traveling early along regional highways may feel the greatest impact from the sustained cold pattern.
The National Weather Service notes that while brief moderation is possible, below-normal temperatures are likely to remain dominant into early February, reinforcing that winter conditions are far from over in the region.
