Albany, N.Y. – A soggy Saturday could put outdoor plans on hold across eastern New York, with showers and thunderstorms moving through the region before drier, more comfortable air arrives Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, storm chances increase tonight and continue through Saturday evening, especially in the Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and southern Adirondacks. Rain could briefly be heavy, with scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon hours. Overnight lows are expected to dip into the 50s.
Highs Saturday will range from the mid-60s to low 80s, depending on rainfall and cloud cover. Those headed to outdoor events should prepare for wet conditions and have alternate indoor plans ready. Travelers should also watch for slick roadways and possible ponding on highways.
Sunday will bring a welcome change, with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. The dry stretch is expected to hold through Sunday night, making it the pick day of the weekend.
Cooler nights and mild afternoons continue into early next week, with no major weather threats expected after Saturday’s storms.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Friday: Dry with decreasing clouds, highs 72–82.
- Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy, showers and storm chances increase, lows 56–63.
- Saturday: Showers likely, afternoon thunderstorms possible, highs 61–81.
- Saturday Night: Storms continue early, gradual clearing, lows 50–63.
- Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny, highs 62–73.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, lows 46–56.
