Albany, New York – Moderate to heavy snow is expected to impact the Albany region and surrounding areas late Friday into early Saturday, with high confidence that several inches will accumulate before the storm exits, according to the National Weather Service in Albany.
Forecasters say much of eastern New York and western New England has a 70 to 90 percent chance of at least 4 inches of snow, while areas south and west of Albany show a 40 to 60 percent probability of reaching 8 inches or more by early Saturday afternoon.
Snow is forecast to begin late Friday afternoon in the Mohawk Valley, then spread south and east across the Capital Region and Hudson Valley during the evening hours. The storm is expected to wind down from west to east Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service warns that snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible during the heaviest bands, particularly this evening. These rates can quickly overwhelm road treatments, leading to snow-covered and slippery roads and rapidly deteriorating travel conditions.
Visibility may drop significantly at times, especially during periods of heavier snowfall. Officials say travel conditions could become hazardous overnight, especially on secondary roads, bridges, and higher terrain.
Snow totals vary across the region. Areas closer to and south of Albany, including parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, and southern Adirondacks, are most favored for 6 to 12 inches, while lighter totals are expected farther north and east.
Residents planning overnight or early Saturday travel are urged to monitor forecasts closely and check road conditions before leaving. The National Weather Service recommends allowing extra travel time and being prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Updated forecasts and road conditions are available at weather.gov/albany and through state transportation agencies.
