New York wakes up locked in ice this morning, with streetlights glowing over crunchy snowbanks and breath hanging in the air. Temperatures sit near single digits, and wind chills feel even sharper. The calm hides a volatile pattern that keeps winter firmly in control through the weekend.
Cold dominates today across the Capital Region. Highs struggle toward the upper 20s, and snow showers may flicker this afternoon. Winds increase by midday, sending wind chills below zero at times. Sidewalks stay slick, especially in shaded areas. Plan extra time if heading out later today.
Tonight stays cold and mostly cloudy. Lows dip into the mid-20s, allowing any melting snow to refreeze quickly. Flash freezing remains a concern on untreated roads and ramps.
Thursday brings only a modest break. Snow showers are possible early, then clouds thin. Highs reach the upper 30s, briefly easing the chill. That warmth fades fast Thursday night as temperatures fall into the teens.
Friday turns brighter but colder again. Sunshine does little to help as highs hover near 25. Gusty winds return, pushing wind chills into the single digits. Friday night turns downright frigid, with lows near zero across Albany and Rensselaer County.
Saturday stays locked in Arctic air. Highs barely reach the single digits, and the cold feels biting all day. Pipes, pets, and people all feel the strain. Keep layers ready and limit time outdoors.
Sunday brings a shift. Clouds thicken, and snow chances increase during the day. Highs rise slightly into the low teens, but roads may turn slick again as snow develops.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures across New York, with continued cold and periodic snow chances into late January.
Five Day Weather Outlook – Albany, New York
Today: Chance of snow showers, high near 28
Thursday: Morning snow chance, then partly sunny, high near 38
Friday: Partly sunny, colder, high near 25
Saturday: Very cold, mostly sunny, high near 9
Sunday: Chance of snow, high near 13
