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Albany, NY Weather Today, Nov. 5: Dry Streak Ends With Rain
ALBANY, NY – An extended stretch of dry weather across eastern New York comes to an end Thursday, November 5, as rain showers return to Albany, the Capital Region and surrounding communities. Some loc
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-05T10:02:23.643Z
ALBANY, NY – An extended stretch of dry weather across eastern New York comes to an end Thursday, November 5, as rain showers return to Albany, the Capital Region and surrounding communities. Some locations face an 80% to 90% chance of precipitation during the morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, rain will move through the region Thursday morning into early afternoon, bringing a noticeable change from the recent dry conditions. Despite the return of rain, temperatures will remain unusually mild for early November.
Rain Chances Reach 90% Across Parts of Upstate New York The latest National Weather Service precipitation forecast shows widespread morning rain chances across eastern New York, including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Kingston and surrounding communities.
At 9 a.m. Thursday, forecast precipitation probabilities include:
Albany: 80% Kingston: 85% Catskill: 85% Glens Falls: 75% Saratoga Springs: 70% Poughkeepsie: 80% Piseco: 60% Rainfall totals are generally expected to remain modest, with approximately 0.08 inches forecast near Albany and around 0.1 inches in several surrounding communities through Saturday morning.
Higher amounts are possible farther east and south, including approximately 0.5 inches near Torrington, Connecticut.
Mild Temperatures Continue Despite Rain The National Weather Service expects temperatures in the low to mid 60s across higher terrain, while valley communities could reach the mid 60s to lower 70s Thursday.
Morning commuters should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during showers, particularly along Interstate 87, Interstate 90 and other heavily traveled Capital Region highways.
Some breaks in cloud cover are possible later Thursday as showers diminish.
By Friday, November 6, rain chances are expected to decrease significantly across much of the Capital Region, although additional showers remain possible in areas farther south and east.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for changes in rainfall timing and local conditions.