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New York Snow Nov. 12-14: Up to 6 Inches in Catskills
Albany, NY – A developing winter weather system could bring accumulating snow to portions of eastern New York beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, with some higher elevations of the Catskills and Adirondacks
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-12T11:04:19.007Z
Albany, NY – A developing winter weather system could bring accumulating snow to portions of eastern New York beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, with some higher elevations of the Catskills and Adirondacks potentially receiving 4 to 6 inches. Lower elevation communities, including Albany, are expected to see significantly less snow as rain transitions to a wintry mix and eventually snow.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the greatest snowfall is expected in mountainous areas through Friday, Nov. 13. Forecasters indicate that 3 to 5 inches remain possible across higher terrain, while localized forecast ranges extend to 6 inches.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain Changes to Snow
Rain is expected across much of eastern New York Thursday before colder air allows precipitation to transition to a rain snow mix and eventually snow.
Higher elevations could begin seeing accumulating snowfall Thursday afternoon and evening, with additional snow overnight.
Friday, Nov. 13: Up to 6 Inches in Mountain Areas
The Catskills are among the areas expected to receive the greatest snowfall.
Forecast graphics show 4 to 6 inches possible around Slide Mountain, while Snowy Mountain in the Adirondacks has a similar forecast range.
Cobleskill and Piseco could receive 2 to 3 inches.
Near Hunter, the National Weather Service probability map shows a broader snowfall range of 1 to 6 inches, reflecting uncertainty in exact accumulations.
Albany and Lower Elevations: Less Than 1 Inch
Albany, Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls are generally forecast to receive less than 1 inch of snow.
The National Weather Service says lower elevations below 1,500 feet may see a coating to an inch, primarily on grassy surfaces.
Travel Conditions Through Saturday, Nov. 14
Slippery travel conditions are possible in higher terrain where heavier snowfall develops.
Drivers traveling through the Catskills and Adirondacks should prepare for changing road conditions, particularly Thursday night into Friday morning.
The snowfall outlook covers the period through 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, although the greatest accumulation is expected before then.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates as snowfall totals may change.