Albany, NY – Skies may look calm now, but the Capital Region is on the edge of another fast-changing weather pattern. As Thanksgiving travel ramps up across upstate New York, a midweek rainmaker and a quick cold blast will bring shifting conditions from wet to wintry.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, clouds build late Monday before rain develops Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 40s to near 50°F, with periods of light to moderate rain lasting through Tuesday night. A few heavier bursts are possible during the evening commute, especially along I-87 and Route 9.
By Wednesday, colder air filters in behind a passing front, bringing highs near 58°F before dropping into the mid-30s by nightfall. Showers could mix with light snow Wednesday night as temperatures dip toward freezing — a potential “winter tease” for the region.
Thanksgiving Day will bring calm skies but a chill in the air. Expect sunshine and highs near 43°F, followed by a cold Thursday night in the upper 20s. By Friday, another weak system could deliver scattered snow showers across the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks.
Travelers should plan for rain-slicked roads midweek and frosty conditions Thanksgiving morning, especially in rural and elevated areas.
Five-Day Outlook for Albany, NY:
- Tuesday: Rain develops, high 48°F.
- Wednesday: Showers, chance of snow late, high 58°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, high 43°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow showers, high 38°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 40°F.
