Albany, NY – Raindrops streak across windshields this morning as a damp, gray sky blankets the Capital Region. Temperatures hover near 47°F, and steady showers make for a slick, slow commute on I-90 and Route 9. Umbrellas will get plenty of use early today as one more round of fall rain sweeps across eastern New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, widespread rain continues through midday before tapering to light showers by afternoon. Winds may gust up to 25 mph as the system passes, bringing cooler, drier air in behind it. By evening, temperatures will fall into the low 40s with mostly cloudy skies lingering through Friday morning.
Friday brings partial clearing and highs near 56°F, though another weak front may bring a few scattered showers before sunset. The weekend looks calmer but cooler, with highs around 51°F Saturday and lows dipping into the 30s by nightfall — a setup for patchy frost in rural valleys.
Forecasters are already eyeing early November for the next pattern shift. Long-range models show colder air descending into upstate New York between November 8 and 15, potentially bringing the first flakes of the season across the Adirondacks and Catskills. While no measurable snow is expected yet, the signal is strong enough to mark a seasonal turning point — one that could affect early travel and outdoor plans later this month.
For now, residents can expect a wet, breezy finish to the week before settling into a crisp, classic New York weekend.
