Albany, NY – A hot, sunny pattern will settle over Albany and the Capital Region this weekend, with temperatures climbing toward 90°F by Monday and patchy fog slowing down Friday morning commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, overnight showers and fog may create slick spots before 5 a.m. Friday, especially in low-lying areas. Skies will clear quickly, bringing mostly sunny weather with highs near 78°F by Friday afternoon, and temperatures ramping up steadily through the weekend.
Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Albany counties should expect a classic summer stretch—Saturday’s high will reach 81°F under calm winds, and Sunday’s forecast jumps to 87°F with clear skies. The real heat arrives Monday as temperatures soar to 90°F. Hot afternoons will extend into Tuesday, with only a few patchy clouds at night. Local roads could see haze in the mornings, but no major rain is expected.
Officials urge residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and check on elderly neighbors. With recent heatwaves, power use may spike, so consider running AC only as needed and charging devices overnight. This is the first 90-degree stretch since early July for the area.
High heat persists through midweek, with the next update expected if advisories are issued. Stay tuned to NWS Albany for alerts as conditions may change.
Five Day Bullet Point Forecast (Albany/Rensselaer):
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 78°F. Patchy fog early.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 81°F. Light wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 87°F. Mostly clear night.
- Monday: Sunny and hot, high near 90°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F. Partly cloudy night.
