Albany, New York – Travel across the Capital District will become dangerous within hours as heavy snow spreads north this afternoon, burying sections of I-87 and I-90 under up to a foot of snow before the Monday evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from this afternoon through 7 p.m. Monday for the Capital District, northern Catskills, and parts of the mid-Hudson Valley. Snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches are expected in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, with 12 to 18 inches possible south and east toward the eastern Catskills and higher elevations. Localized totals near 24 inches are possible in the most persistent bands over the Catskills.
Snow will intensify late this afternoon with steady rates continuing into Monday. Roads will become snow-covered quickly, especially along I-87 between Albany and Saratoga Springs, I-90 west toward Amsterdam, and I-787 through downtown Albany. The heaviest accumulation is expected before 7 p.m. Monday, though lighter snow may linger into the night.
Farther north in Saratoga County and parts of the Mohawk Valley, totals may range from 3 to 6 inches under a Winter Weather Advisory. Glens Falls and areas into southern Vermont could see 2 to 4 inches, creating sharp gradients in road conditions over short distances.
Drivers should avoid unnecessary travel, keep headlights on, and allow extra braking distance. If traveling through higher elevations along the Taconic State Parkway or Route 23, expect deeper snow and reduced visibility.
Snow tapers Monday evening, but plow crews may need additional time to clear major highways. Further updates are expected if snowfall rates exceed projections.
