New York’s Capital Region starts calm, but a quick-hitting round of snow is lining up for Sunday morning that could coat roads before many people head out.
Temperatures sit near 33 degrees at Albany International Airport with a light west wind. According to the National Weather Service, a brief rain shower is possible late this morning, but skies turn partly sunny with highs near 46 degrees. It feels manageable now, yet colder air is already organizing upstream.
Clouds increase tonight as lows fall to 24 degrees. By early Sunday, snow becomes likely between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Highs struggle to reach 29 degrees. Forecasters expect 1 to 3 inches of accumulation, enough to slick up I-90, I-87, and Route 9. Plan extra time if traveling late morning. Even light snow can compact quickly with temperatures below freezing.
Sunday night turns sharply colder. Skies clear and lows plunge to 5 degrees, with wind chills near -3. Any untreated slush may refreeze solid. Flash freezing is a real concern as moisture hardens after sunset.
Monday stays sunny but cold with a high near 24. Tuesday brings another system, with snow possible before 1 p.m., then rain and snow likely. Highs rebound to 36, and rain becomes likely Tuesday night as temperatures hover near 32.
March begins Sunday, and while this is a classic late-winter reminder, moderation builds by midweek. Highs reach 44 Wednesday and trend milder later next week. Longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures heading deeper into early March.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8 at 2 a.m.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Today: High 46, slight chance of rain.
Sunday: High 29, snow likely, 1–3 inches possible.
Sunday Night: Low 5, bitter cold.
Monday: High 24, sunny.
Tuesday: High 36, snow changing to rain.
