Albany, NY – Residents across Upstate New York and southern Vermont should prepare for a sharp overnight chill, as the National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings and frost advisories from midnight through 8 a.m. Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service Albany office, a freeze warning is in effect for Hamilton County, where temperatures could dip as low as 28 to 32 degrees. A broader frost advisory has been issued for northern Herkimer, Warren, northern Saratoga, Washington, Bennington, and Windham counties, where lows are expected between 33 and 36 degrees.
Forecasters warn that the sudden drop in temperatures may damage unprotected outdoor plants, threaten sensitive crops, and create hazards for pets and exposed water pipes. Residents are encouraged to bring in potted plants, cover gardens, and ensure animals have shelter.
The cold air mass follows a mild Saturday afternoon, where highs reached the upper 60s to low 70s in many communities, including Albany, Poughkeepsie, and Pittsfield. By late evening, temperatures are forecast to steadily fall, with widespread frost expected by early Sunday morning.
This marks one of the first significant frost events of the fall season for the Adirondacks, Capital Region, and parts of southern Vermont.
