ALBANY, New York – A gray, damp start to Wednesday will give way to crisp skies and a refreshing fall chill across the Capital Region by Friday. Early morning commuters may still find wet pavement and misty stretches along I-87 and Route 7, but skies will gradually clear as drier air sweeps in from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, rain chances will drop sharply by midday as a weak front exits New York. Highs will reach near 61°F before cooler, drier air settles in tonight with lows in the low 40s. South winds shifting northwest could gust near 15 mph this afternoon, keeping leaves swirling through parking lots and fields.
Thursday brings a brief lull in precipitation with partly cloudy skies early and a chance of scattered showers late in the day. Highs stay in the upper 50s. By Friday, the region transitions to a cooler, calmer pattern, featuring bright sunshine and light winds—a classic fall reset after days of damp weather.
Lows will dip near 37°F Friday night, cold enough for patchy frost in outlying valleys north and west of Albany. Residents should protect tender plants and wrap outdoor spigots ahead of the weekend.
The weekend itself looks pleasant, with highs around 54°F Saturday and mid-50s Sunday under mostly sunny skies. No major systems are expected through early next week, allowing for ideal weather for yard work, hiking, or fall decorating before Halloween week begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
Wed: 61/41 – Showers early, clearing late; breezy.
Thu: 57/40 – Partly cloudy; isolated PM showers.
Fri: 57/37 – Sunny; crisp breeze.
Sat: 54/34 – Mostly sunny; patchy frost possible.
Sun: 53/32 – Bright skies; cool air lingers.
