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New York Weather: Albany Rain or Snow for Thanksgiving Travel? November Warmup Comes First
ALBANY, New York – A warming trend will bring temperatures into the 60s across the Albany area during the first week of November, with highs reaching 67 degrees by Wednesday, Nov. 4, before showers re
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-31T08:29:31.315Z
ALBANY, New York – A warming trend will bring temperatures into the 60s across the Albany area during the first week of November, with highs reaching 67 degrees by Wednesday, Nov. 4, before showers return Thursday and Friday. The changing weather comes as New York residents begin looking ahead to Thanksgiving holiday travel from Nov. 14 27, although rain or snow conditions during that period remain uncertain.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Rensselaer, near Albany, temperatures will climb from 54 degrees Saturday to the mid 60s early next week, with mostly sunny skies dominating the first several days of November.
New York Weather: Albany Warms to 67 Before Late Week Rain Saturday, Oct. 31, brings sunshine and a high near 54 degrees, followed by a chilly overnight low around 30 degrees.
Sunday, Nov. 1, warms to 61 degrees under sunny skies, with temperatures falling to 36 overnight.
Monday brings mostly sunny conditions and a high near 64 degrees, followed by a low around 43.
Tuesday remains partly sunny, with temperatures reaching 64 degrees before falling to 48 overnight.
Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the forecast period, with a high near 67 degrees and partly sunny skies. Temperatures remain relatively mild Wednesday night, falling to around 52.
Rain chances increase Thursday, Nov. 5, when the National Weather Service forecasts a 50% chance of showers and a high near 67 degrees.
Showers become likely Thursday night, with precipitation chances increasing to 60% and temperatures dropping to around 52.
Friday, Nov. 6, brings another 60% chance of showers and a high near 64 degrees.
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Nov. 14 27: Rain or Snow in New York? The warming trend and late week rainfall come ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, when changing November temperatures can become an important consideration for motorists.
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, Nov. 26, but the available National Weather Service forecast only extends through Friday, Nov. 6.
That means the forecast does not yet establish whether rain, snow or dry conditions will affect Albany during the Nov. 14 27 travel period.
The current forecast contains no snowfall accumulation predictions or winter weather alerts for Albany.
Although temperatures are expected to approach 67 degrees during the first week of November, that warmth does not establish what conditions will develop later in the month.
Albany Five Day Weather Forecast Sunday, Nov. 1: Sunny, high near 61°F. Mostly clear overnight, low around 36°F. Monday, Nov. 2: Mostly sunny, high near 64°F. Partly cloudy overnight, low around 43°F. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Partly sunny, high near 64°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 48°F. Wednesday, Nov. 4: Partly sunny, high near 67°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low around 52°F. Thursday, Nov. 5: Mostly cloudy, high near 67°F, with a 50% chance of showers. Showers likely overnight, low around 52°F, with a 60% precipitation chance. For now, Albany area residents can expect a relatively mild start to November, followed by increasing rain chances Thursday and Friday. More forecast updates will be needed before any specific Thanksgiving holiday travel rain or snow risk can be established.