New York – The air bites instantly in Albany this morning, with temperatures sitting at 9 degrees and frost coating cars across the Capital Region. Calm winds help, but the cold still cuts deep. Any untreated surfaces remain icy through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, skies turn mostly sunny today with a high near 30 degrees. Winds stay light, shifting northwest around 6 mph. Despite sunshine, melting remains limited with temperatures well below freezing.
Clouds increase tonight, and a 30 percent chance of snow showers develops mainly after 1 a.m. Lows drop to 15 degrees. Any snow accumulation stays under a half inch, but even light snow could create slick stretches along I-87, I-90, and Route 7 by early Saturday. Plan extra time for morning travel.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 36. Saturday night falls back to 14 degrees under partly cloudy skies, reinforcing the February chill.
Sunday stays mostly sunny with highs near 33. Sunday night clouds return with lows around 21. Washington’s Birthday remains mostly cloudy with highs near 39, signaling a gradual moderation.
By Tuesday, partly sunny skies push highs toward 45. Midweek temperatures hover in the mid-40s, and a chance of rain or snow returns Wednesday into Thursday. The broader 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, suggesting a late-February thaw could take hold across upstate New York.
For now, bundle up and watch for icy patches during the morning commute. How cold did it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 36.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 33.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly cloudy, high 39.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 45.
Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 44.
