Albany, NY – Warmer air is pushing into eastern New York just in time for the weekend, but rain will quickly follow, bringing a shift back to cooler conditions by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, temperatures will climb into the 50s and 60s Friday and Saturday across much of the region, including Albany, Poughkeepsie, and Saratoga Springs. Saturday will be the warmest day, especially south of Albany, before showers develop during the afternoon and continue into Sunday.
Cities across the Hudson Valley and western New England will see increasing cloud cover Saturday, with rain becoming more widespread into Sunday. Travel impacts may increase during periods of steady rain, though severe weather is not expected.
By Sunday afternoon and into early next week, cooler air returns, with highs dropping into the 40s across much of the region. Overnight lows may dip into the 20s and 30s in some areas.
Residents should plan for changing conditions this weekend, with dry weather early giving way to rain and cooler temperatures. Additional updates are possible as the next system approaches.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
Friday: High 66°F / Low 50°F – Morning clouds, clearing late
Saturday: High 63°F / Low 55°F – Increasing clouds, afternoon showers
Sunday: High 57°F / Low 49°F – Showers likely
Monday: High 47°F / Low 43°F – Cooler, partly cloudy
Tuesday: High 46°F / Low 44°F – Cool with some sunshine
