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New York Weather Alert: Albany, NY Snow Risk, 27° Cold by Monday
Rensselaer, NY – Rain soaked roads could turn slushy in parts of New York's Capital Region as colder air brings a chance of snow Thursday night into Friday.
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-11T10:20:36.090Z
Rensselaer, NY – Rain soaked roads could turn slushy in parts of New York's Capital Region as colder air brings a chance of snow Thursday night into Friday.
Temperatures near 55 degrees Wednesday will give way to widespread rain, a possible rain snow mix and nighttime lows near 30 degrees by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the Rensselaer area forecast calls for a 100% chance of rain Thursday, followed by a transition toward mixed precipitation as temperatures fall.
Residents across Albany and Rensselaer counties should prepare for changing road conditions through the end of the workweek.
Thursday Brings Widespread Rain Before Snow Chances Develop Wednesday offers mostly sunny skies and a high near 55 degrees, but clouds increase as the next storm system approaches.
Rain becomes likely after 5 a.m. Thursday, with precipitation chances reaching 60%.
Thursday brings widespread rain and highs near 48 degrees.
The National Weather Service expects between one quarter and one half inch of precipitation during the day.
By Thursday night, temperatures fall toward 34 degrees.
Rain could mix with snow after 4 a.m. Friday, although little or no snow accumulation is expected at the Rensselaer forecast location.
Friday's Commute Could Bring Changing Conditions Friday introduces another complicated weather pattern.
Rain and snow are possible early, with precipitation changing back to rain after 10 a.m.
The precipitation chance remains high at 90%, while temperatures reach only 43 degrees.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90, Interstate 787 and nearby Capital Region highways should allow additional travel time.
Wet pavement, reduced visibility and localized slushy spots could develop where snow mixes with rain.
However, significant snow accumulation is not currently predicted for Rensselaer.
Friday night brings another chance of snow between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures dropping near 30 degrees.
That raises the possibility of isolated slick surfaces if moisture remains as temperatures reach freezing.
Larger Storm System Targets the Northeast The NOAA Weather Prediction Center is tracking an expansive low pressure system strengthening near the East Coast.
Forecasters expect widespread rain across parts of the Northeast, with wet snow possible in colder interior locations and higher elevations.
For Albany and the surrounding Capital Region, precipitation type will depend heavily on temperature changes.
Saturday brings a 30% chance of rain before 1 p.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and highs near 44 degrees.
Sunday offers improvement, with partly sunny conditions and highs near 47 degrees.
Five Day Albany–Rensselaer Weather Outlook Wednesday, Nov. 11: Mostly sunny, high 55°F. Rain likely late tonight, low 39°F. Precipitation chance 60%. Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain, high 48°F. Precipitation chance 100%. Rain may mix with snow early Friday, low 34°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Rain and snow possible early, changing to rain, high 43°F. Precipitation chance 90%. Another rain snow chance Friday night, low 30°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: A 30% chance of rain before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, high 44°F. Low 32°F. Sunday, Nov. 15: Partly sunny, high 47°F. Mostly cloudy Sunday night, low 31°F. Looking beyond the weekend, Monday and Tuesday bring highs near 49 degrees. Monday night temperatures could fall to 27 degrees, continuing the colder November pattern.