Albany, NY – A gray stillness settles over the Hudson Valley this morning — the kind that often signals something bigger brewing. Meteorologists say a potent early-December storm system is set to impact the Capital Region Tuesday, bringing heavy, accumulating snow and hazardous travel from mid-morning through late evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, snow will likely begin Tuesday morning, intensifying through midday with 1–3 inches expected across Rensselaer, Albany, and Saratoga Counties. Some higher elevations could see locally higher totals. Temperatures will hover near freezing, meaning slushy roads and limited visibility could quickly turn a routine commute into a slow crawl.
Winds will remain light, but snowfall rates could briefly top one inch per hour, especially during the afternoon. Commuters along I-87, Route 9, and I-90 should plan extra time and keep headlights on for reduced visibility.
By Tuesday night, snow will taper as colder, drier air filters in. Wednesday turns mostly sunny but brisk, a reminder that early December is settling in fast.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 35°F.
- Tuesday: Heavy snow, high 33°F.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 18°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 34°F.
- Thursday: Chance of snow, high 38°F.
