Albany, New York – Albany is on pace for one of its snowiest winters in years, with season-to-date snowfall already surpassing last winter’s total before the end of January.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, Albany International Airport has recorded 44.5 inches of snow through January 26, exceeding the 43.9 inches measured during all of last winter. This milestone comes with more than two months still remaining in the traditional snow season.
The last time Albany experienced an above-normal snowfall season was during the 2017–2018 winter, when persistent storms pushed totals well beyond average. Normal snowfall for an entire season at Albany International Airport is 59.0 inches, meaning the region is now within striking distance of breaking a multi-year streak of below-normal winters.
While this update is not tied to an active weather alert, the snowfall totals highlight how frequently winter systems have impacted the Capital Region this season. Repeated snow events have contributed to challenging travel, increased road maintenance demands, and extended snow cover across the area.
Communities across Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Colonie, Latham, and surrounding towns have seen cumulative impacts. Major travel corridors such as Interstate 87, Interstate 90, Interstate 787, the New York State Thruway, and Route 9 have required frequent plowing and treatment as storms passed through.
The National Weather Service notes that while snowfall has been abundant so far, the remainder of the season will determine whether Albany finishes above normal. Additional snow events are still possible through February and March.
Residents are encouraged to continue winter preparedness, including allowing extra travel time, monitoring forecasts, and staying aware of changing road conditions during snow events.
Students, commuters, and workers traveling during overnight or early morning hours may continue to feel the effects of accumulated snow as winter progresses.
Forecasters will continue tracking snowfall totals closely as the season unfolds across eastern New York.
