Albany, N.Y. – Mild late-summer weather will linger across the Capital Region through Thursday, with plenty of sunshine and just a brief chance of rain. Highs will remain comfortable in the low to mid-70s, keeping conditions pleasant for outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a stray shower could develop Wednesday afternoon, though most locations will stay dry. By Thursday, skies clear once again with highs pushing toward the upper 70s, marking one of the warmest days of the week.
Travel impacts remain minimal, with no widespread rainfall or storms expected until the end of the week. Commuters along I-87 and I-90 should see smooth conditions through Thursday, though drivers may want to keep an umbrella handy Wednesday afternoon in case of a pop-up shower.
The next notable weather system is expected Friday, when showers and a possible thunderstorm could interrupt the dry stretch. Rain chances climb through the afternoon, bringing the first widespread wet weather in several days.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 76.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 75.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
- Friday: Showers likely, possible afternoon thunderstorm, high near 72.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 72.
