Albany, NY – Cool, mostly dry weather will dominate the first half of the week across eastern New York and western New England before a widespread soaking rain arrives late Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Albany.
Forecast data shows daytime highs in the low to mid-50s and lows dipping into the low 30s through Wednesday. Most areas — including Albany, Amsterdam, Bennington, and Catskill — are expected to stay dry until midweek, with only isolated light showers possible by Wednesday night.
Rain chances increase sharply beginning Thursday morning, with precipitation probabilities climbing to 80–85% across much of the region. The heaviest rainfall is likely Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, potentially bringing several hours of steady, beneficial rain to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and Berkshires.
Conditions will gradually improve by Saturday, though scattered showers could linger into the weekend as temperatures remain seasonably cool — highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
Drivers and Halloween event organizers should monitor forecasts for late-week rain timing and potential travel impacts Thursday night.
