New York – Sunshine is holding steady across Albany right now, but a fast-moving shift is already building that will bring steady rain and a sharp cooldown within the next 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays dry with highs near 71°F before showers develop late and become widespread Sunday, with a 90% chance of rain and up to a half inch of precipitation possible. Roads along I-87, I-90, and Route 7 could turn slick quickly as rain fills in.
Across Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, conditions change quickly Sunday morning into the afternoon. Rain becomes steady, and temperatures fall into the upper 40s, creating a raw, damp feel. Plan extra travel time and keep headlights on during heavier bursts.
By Sunday night, colder air filters in behind the system. Temperatures drop to near 33°F, and while most areas stay just above freezing, elevated spots could briefly flirt with a rain-snow mix before ending.
Monday brings a noticeable chill with highs only near 46°F under partly sunny skies. Winds remain light, but the colder air lingers into Monday night as temperatures fall sharply to around 27°F. That opens the door for patchy frost and even slick spots early Tuesday, especially on untreated surfaces.
Tuesday rebounds slightly with sunshine and highs near the low 50s, followed by a gradual warm-up into the 60s by midweek as spring tries to reassert itself.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
Saturday: Sunny, high near 71°F
Sunday: Showers, high near 47°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 46°F, low near 27°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 53°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 60°F
