Rensselaer County drivers may face slow commutes today as heavy rain and patchy fog move across the Capital Region. Motorists on I-90 should plan extra time and prepare for reduced visibility during the morning rush.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, storms remain likely through late morning before tapering off into scattered showers by tonight. Rainfall amounts could exceed three-quarters of an inch, adding to localized ponding on secondary roads. Skies brighten Friday, and by Saturday, much of eastern New York sees its first stretch of mostly sunny fall weather.
Temperatures rebound to the upper 70s Saturday and Sunday, offering ideal conditions for outdoor events and leaf-peeping trips. However, cooler air quickly follows. By Tuesday night, lows dip into the upper 40s, signaling the season’s first taste of October chill.
Albany, Troy, and Rensselaer will enjoy the weekend sunshine, but early next week’s crisp mornings remind residents that colder nights are on the horizon. Outdoor planners should secure gear and prepare heating systems as cooler weather settles in.
The National Weather Service advises residents to monitor updates as shifting winds Friday night could bring patchy fog, especially in low-lying valleys. Travelers should remain alert to changing conditions, particularly near the Hudson River corridor.
Clearer skies dominate through midweek, but a pattern shift could introduce more unsettled weather beyond Wednesday. Residents should take advantage of the weekend sun before October’s cooler trends lock in.
Five-Day Forecast for Rensselaer, NY
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 78.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 77.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 80.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 71.
