New York – The Capital Region wakes to a quiet chill this morning, with temperatures in the mid-20s and overcast skies blanketing Albany. The calm won’t last long—light snow showers are expected to move in late Sunday, hinting at the start of a colder, more active pattern settling across Upstate New York this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a slight chance of snow will develop after sunset Sunday, continuing into early Monday. Accumulations should remain under one inch, but slick spots could form as temperatures dip into the teens Sunday night. Wind chills near single digits may make Monday’s 22°F high feel far colder.
Drivers should take extra caution if traveling along I-87, I-88, or I-90, where light snow and freezing pavement could make early commutes slippery. After a brief break Monday, another system approaches Tuesday with a 30–40% chance of snow, followed by a stronger mix of snow and rain Wednesday.
Beyond midweek, colder air may return with temperatures in the 20s and 30s, as long-range models continue to track Great Lakes clipper systems expected to drop light snow from Dec. 11–17—right as holiday travel increases.
Bundle up, keep ice scrapers handy, and plan for quick changes—winter’s slow but steady arrival across New York has officially begun.
