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Upstate New York Weather Nov. 2-6: Warmup, Then Rain Arrives
Albany, NY – An unusually mild stretch of November weather is expected across eastern upstate New York this week, with temperatures approaching 70 degrees for several consecutive days before rain retu
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-02T09:42:48.714Z
Albany, NY – An unusually mild stretch of November weather is expected across eastern upstate New York this week, with temperatures approaching 70 degrees for several consecutive days before rain returns Thursday, November 5, and continues into Friday, November 6.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, dry conditions will dominate the first half of the workweek, while afternoon temperatures remain well above what residents typically experience during early November.
Monday, November 2, will bring a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with afternoon highs ranging from 60 to 70 degrees across the forecast region.
The mild conditions will continue Tuesday, November 3, with similar temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees and partly sunny skies.
The warmest weather is expected Wednesday, November 4 , when abundant sunshine could push afternoon temperatures between 65 and 72 degrees .
Valley communities, including portions of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, are expected to experience some of the warmest conditions, with temperatures reaching well into the 60s and potentially approaching the lower 70s.
The extended stretch of mild weather provides favorable conditions for outdoor activities before a change in the weather pattern later in the week.
By Thursday, November 5, clouds and rain chances will increase as another weather system approaches eastern New York.
Thursday afternoon temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild, ranging from 60 to 70 degrees, despite the return of showers.
Rain chances could continue into Friday, November 6, although some periods of sunshine may return.
Friday's forecast calls for highs between 58 and 70 degrees , depending on location and elevation.
The National Weather Service has not indicated a significant severe weather threat in its latest five day outlook.
Residents across Albany, Schenectady, Troy and surrounding communities should monitor updated forecasts as the timing and coverage of Thursday and Friday rainfall become clearer.
For now, the region can expect several more days of comfortable fall weather before wetter conditions develop.
Additional forecasts are available at weather.gov/aly .