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Albany, NY Weather Nov. 5-9: Rain Chance Thursday, Near Freezing Monday Night
NEW YORK — Rain slicked streets and gray November skies could replace sunshine around Albany Thursday, before a colder pattern sends nighttime temperatures toward freezing early next week.
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-04T09:25:09.181Z
NEW YORK — Rain slicked streets and gray November skies could replace sunshine around Albany Thursday, before a colder pattern sends nighttime temperatures toward freezing early next week.
The National Weather Service expects a 90% chance of rain Thursday, Nov. 5, followed by several days of unsettled weather and a substantial temperature decline.
Temperatures could reach 68 degrees Thursday before falling to approximately 34 degrees Monday night.
That represents a 34 degree difference between Thursday's afternoon high and Monday night's projected low.
The changing pattern will bring rain chances through Saturday before drier, cooler conditions return Sunday.
Thursday, Nov. 5: 90% Rain Chance Brings Wet Conditions Thursday brings the week's highest precipitation probability, with rain expected mainly before 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service places the chance of precipitation at 90%, with temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees.
South winds increase to 9 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph.
New rainfall amounts below one tenth inch are expected, limiting the anticipated accumulation despite the high rain probability.
Drivers traveling through Albany, Rensselaer and nearby Capital Region communities should prepare for wet pavement.
Thursday evening remains mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling near 56 degrees.
A 50% chance of rain develops after 7 p.m., while patchy fog could form after 4 a.m. Friday.
Friday, Nov. 6: Patchy Fog and Additional Rain Chances Friday brings cloudy skies and a high near 67 degrees.
Patchy fog is possible between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., potentially affecting visibility during the morning commute.
A 30% chance of rain develops mainly after 1 p.m.
Rainfall amounts are expected to remain below one tenth inch.
Friday night temperatures fall near 50 degrees, with a 40% chance of rain continuing.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Cooler Temperatures Arrive Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 60 degrees.
A 40% chance of rain develops after 1 p.m., keeping scattered showers possible during afternoon activities.
Saturday night temperatures fall near 43 degrees, with precipitation probability increasing to 50%.
The cooler conditions mark a noticeable transition from the warmth expected earlier in the week.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Sunshine Returns as Temperatures Fall Sunday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 54 degrees.
That represents an 18 degree decline from Wednesday's expected high of 72 degrees.
Sunday night temperatures fall near 36 degrees beneath partly cloudy skies.
Residents planning early morning activities should prepare for colder conditions.
Monday, Nov. 9: Temperatures Approach Freezing Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 54 degrees.
By Monday night, temperatures could fall near 34 degrees, approaching the freezing mark.
Although the forecast indicates chilly conditions, it does not explicitly predict frost, snow or freezing precipitation.
Gardeners should monitor updated temperatures as colder weather approaches.
Albany Area Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 4 8 Wednesday, Nov. 4: High 72°. Sunny. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, low 57°. Thursday, Nov. 5: High 68°. Rain mainly before 2 p.m., with a 90% precipitation chance. Gusts to 21 mph. Thursday night low 56°, with a 50% chance of rain. Friday, Nov. 6: High 67°. Patchy morning fog and a 30% chance of afternoon rain. Friday night low 50°, with a 40% rain chance. Saturday, Nov. 7: High 60°. Mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of afternoon rain. Saturday night low 43°, with a 50% rain chance. Sunday, Nov. 8: High 54°. Partly sunny. Partly cloudy Sunday night, low 36°. Looking Ahead: Near Freezing Temperatures Possible The extended outlook for the Albany area indicates temperatures settling into the middle 50s Sunday and Monday.
Monday night's low near 34 degrees could bring the coldest conditions in the supplied forecast.
No snow or ice accumulation is indicated through Tuesday, when temperatures could rebound near 58 degrees.
For now, residents should prepare for Thursday's rain, additional showers through Saturday and a cooler start to next week.