Albany, N.Y. – New York residents may face damp commutes Friday morning, but clear skies and warmer air will dominate the Labor Day weekend. Showers taper off by midday Friday, setting the stage for a stretch of sunny and comfortable weather beginning Saturday. Travelers on I-90 near Albany should prepare for wet roads early but can expect improving conditions by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, rain chances linger Friday morning with scattered thunderstorms possible before 2 p.m. Rainfall amounts should remain light, less than a tenth of an inch, but drivers should slow down on slick highways. By Saturday, skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 73 degrees. Winds remain light and comfortable, creating safe travel conditions across Rensselaer and Albany counties.
Sunday brings more sunshine, with highs near 78 and calm winds. Labor Day continues the warm trend, reaching 79 under mostly sunny skies. Outdoor events, parades, and barbecues should enjoy dry conditions across the Capital Region. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and protect themselves from the sun during peak afternoon hours.
After the holiday, heat builds slightly, with Tuesday expected to reach 81 degrees. Conditions remain dry until midweek, when another round of scattered showers could move in by Thursday.
Warm, calm weather will dominate most of the extended holiday weekend, giving New Yorkers one of the most favorable Labor Day forecasts in recent years.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Saturday: Sunny, high 73, light west winds.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 78, calm evening winds.
- Labor Day Monday: Mostly sunny, high 79.
- Tuesday: Sunny, warmer with high 81.
- Wednesday: Mostly clear, highs in upper 70s.
