Albany, N.Y. – Commuters across the Capital Region may face slowdowns Thursday morning as patchy fog develops before 9 a.m., creating low visibility on major routes including I-87 and I-90. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and use headlights in early travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, skies will clear after the morning fog, bringing mostly sunny conditions with highs near 83. Winds remain light but shift west at about 5 mph by afternoon. The calm pattern continues into Thursday night with temperatures dropping into the upper 50s.
Friday brings more stable conditions with highs near 74 under mostly sunny skies, though cooler overnight lows dip into the low 40s. Residents should prepare for chilly mornings heading into the weekend, particularly those without adequate heating or early outdoor plans.
Saturday looks crisp and bright with highs near 71, ideal for outdoor events across Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. Clear skies and calm winds also reduce concerns for travel or visibility issues. By Sunday, temperatures rise slightly to the mid-70s with partly cloudy skies by nightfall.
The region enters next week with mild fall weather. Monday stays near 80 with partly cloudy evenings, and Tuesday climbs to the low 80s under sunny skies. Officials say no advisories are in place beyond Thursday morning’s fog, but residents should stay tuned for updates as fall weather patterns continue to shift.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Thursday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 83. Low 59.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 74. Low 43.
- Saturday: Sunny. High 71. Low 43.
- Sunday: Sunny. High 75. Low 52.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High 80. Low 57.
