ALBANY, N.Y. – Flurries drifted under the streetlights early Tuesday as a biting breeze swept across the Capital Region, brushing trees bare and frosting rooftops with a fine dusting of snow. At 31°F before dawn, Albany and Rensselaer felt the full edge of November’s early winter chill, marking one of the season’s coldest mornings so far.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, light snow showers will persist through the morning with brief bursts reducing visibility on I-87 and nearby roads. Accumulation will stay light — generally less than half an inch — but slick patches may develop during the early commute. Westerly winds gusting up to 40 mph will make it feel even colder, dropping wind chills into the low 20s.
The pattern remains unsettled midweek, with Wednesday bringing another round of rain and snow showers across the Mohawk Valley and into the northern Catskills. Highs will hover in the low 40s before temperatures slowly moderate later in the week. By Thursday, a few lingering sprinkles may pass, but conditions dry out heading into Friday.
Residents can expect a much calmer stretch by the weekend, with sunshine returning and highs near 45°F — ideal for late-fall cleanup or early Thanksgiving travel planning. Still, forecasters caution that another cold front could approach before the holiday, potentially signaling more snow chances later in the month.
For now, bundle up, watch for slick bridges during the morning rush, and keep a scraper handy — winter’s early tease is well underway in upstate New York.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
Tue: 38/31 – Light snow early; breezy; slick spots possible.
Wed: 43/36 – Rain and snow mix; gusty winds.
Thu: 47/31 – Scattered showers; turning drier late.
Fri: 44/26 – Partly sunny; calmer and cool.
Sat: 42/28 – Mostly sunny; cold but pleasant.
