ALBANY, N.Y. – Sunshine will dominate the Capital Region today and Saturday, but unsettled weather is expected to arrive Sunday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms that could slow travel into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, highs will climb into the mid-80s Saturday before a cold front moves in late Sunday. Scattered storms could develop after 2 p.m. Sunday, with a 70% chance of showers and locally heavy downpours into Sunday night. Rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are possible, with isolated thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds.
Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties may see the heaviest rainfall Sunday evening into early Monday, when showers are likely to linger. Commuters should prepare for wet roads on I-90 and the Northway during the Monday morning rush.
The National Weather Service advises residents to monitor forecasts and secure outdoor items ahead of potential storms. Those with outdoor weekend plans should consider moving activities indoors by late Sunday.
Conditions improve by Tuesday with mostly sunny skies returning and highs in the mid-70s, offering a dry stretch into midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 86.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 81.
- Monday: Showers likely, high near 81.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 76.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74.
