A thin gray veil hangs over the Hudson River Valley this morning, with temperatures barely above freezing and calm air across the hills of Rensselaer County. The quiet won’t last long. A strong November storm system is lining up to bring a wet, gusty, and much colder pattern to eastern New York through early next week.
Skies remain mostly cloudy through today with highs reaching the lower 50s. Winds increase from the south by afternoon, marking the start of a multi-day rain event stretching into Sunday. Expect the first wave of showers tonight, with gusts up to 30 mph and temperatures staying in the mid-40s.
Saturday offers brief breaks of sun before more rain builds late in the day. By Sunday, steady rainfall spreads across the I-87 corridor, with temperatures near 54°F. Some areas could pick up a half inch to one inch of rain, leading to slick roads and ponding on low-lying routes.
The real shift arrives Monday as colder air spills into the region. Rain may briefly mix with wet snow Monday night, especially north and west of Albany toward the Helderbergs and Saratoga County. While accumulation looks minimal, it’s an early sign of winter arriving before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Albany, NY
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 55°F. Light winds.
- Sunday: Rain likely. High 54°F. Low 39°F.
- Monday: Rain early, then chance of rain/snow mix. High 47°F. Low 29°F.
- Tuesday (Veterans Day): Partly sunny, chilly. High 42°F. Low 32°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers late. High 47°F.
