New York commuters are stepping into a gray 32-degree morning in Albany, with overcast skies hanging low over I-787 and the Northway. The air feels colder than the thermometer suggests, and a few light snow showers could brush the region later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a slight chance of snow showers develops after 4 p.m. Highs reach near 36 degrees, with southwest winds shifting west at 8 to 13 mph. Gusts may touch 20 mph, adding a sharper edge to the afternoon chill.
Temperatures fall quickly tonight. Lows drop to around 20 degrees with a slight chance of snow showers before clouds linger. Any moisture left on roads could refreeze after dark. Flash freezing becomes more common in February as daytime melt hardens into black ice. Use caution on bridges and elevated ramps during the late commute and early Thursday drive.
Thursday turns partly sunny but colder, with highs near 31 degrees. Skies clear further Thursday night, and temperatures tumble to around 11 degrees. That marks the coldest stretch of the week.
Friday rebounds slightly under mostly sunny skies with highs near 31. A weak system could bring a slight chance of snow showers Friday night. Valentine’s Weekend improves, with Saturday reaching 35 and Sunday near 34 under mostly sunny skies.
Early next week trends milder. Washington’s Birthday approaches the upper 30s, and longer-range signals point to above-average warmth building across much of the country into late February.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Today: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of snow showers late, high 36°F.
Tonight: Slight chance of snow showers, low 20°F.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 31°F.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 31°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 35°F.
