Albany, NY – Upstate New Yorkers can expect a crisp start to October with chilly mornings followed by warming afternoons heading into the weekend. Friday, October 3, looks clear and sunny with a high near 71°F, setting the stage for a pleasant fall weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, Thursday morning will bring patchy frost before temperatures rise into the mid-60s. Residents are advised to cover sensitive plants or bring them indoors ahead of the colder start. Friday will be bright and calm, though patchy fog may form early, slowing visibility on rural roads across Rensselaer County and the Capital Region. Motorists using I-90 should allow extra travel time during morning commutes.
Saturday’s forecast brings the biggest warm-up of the week, with highs near 79°F under sunny skies. Sunday climbs further, with afternoon temperatures expected to peak around 82°F — a welcome change for those preparing fall decorations or outdoor activities. Clear nights, however, will keep temperatures cool, dipping into the 40s and low 50s.
Looking further into next week, Monday and Tuesday continue the trend of sunny, mild afternoons with highs near 81°F. Early October’s steady conditions provide an ideal window for yard work, leaf cleanup, and Halloween decorating before colder fronts move in later this month.
Five-Day Forecast for Albany & Rensselaer County:
- Thursday, Oct. 2: Sunny, high 65°F. Patchy frost early.
- Friday, Oct. 3: Sunny, high 71°F. Patchy morning fog.
- Saturday, Oct. 4: Sunny, high 79°F.
- Sunday, Oct. 5: Sunny, high 82°F.
- Monday, Oct. 6: Mostly sunny, high 81°F.
