ALBANY, N.Y. – Low clouds and mist cling to the Hudson Valley this morning, but the quiet start won’t last long. A soaking rain is on the way Sunday, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures that could bring the Capital Region its first wintry mix of November early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, skies will briefly clear today before a new low-pressure system spreads rain across eastern New York late Sunday morning. Periods of steady rain are likely through Sunday night, producing between a quarter and half an inch. Winds will turn brisk out of the northwest as the front passes, signaling a major air-mass change.
By Monday, highs will struggle to reach the upper 40s, with a colder wind sweeping across the Mohawk Valley and Adirondack foothills. Forecasters say a rain-to-snow changeover is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning, especially north and west of Albany where surface temperatures fall near freezing. Flurries or a brief dusting could appear along I-90 and into Saratoga County before sunrise Tuesday.
Travelers should prepare for wet pavement Sunday and potentially slick roads early Tuesday. Those attending Veterans Day events should expect brisk, cloudy conditions, with highs near 40°F and a biting wind chill.
Residents can take this stretch as a cue to finish outdoor chores and prepare for the deeper cold ahead. To be fair, the snowfall will likely stay light—but after a mild start to fall, this November chill marks the first real signal that winter’s approach is just weeks away.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
Sat: 54/34 – Gradual clearing; light south breeze.
Sun: 52/38 – Rain develops late morning; steady by evening.
Mon: 47/28 – Showers likely; turning colder and windy.
Tue (Veterans Day): 40/32 – Cloudy; chance rain/snow mix early.
Wed: 47/34 – Mostly cloudy; scattered showers possible.
