New York greets March with a raw breeze and scattered snow showers drifting across Albany. Side streets look damp, and wind gusts up to 23 mph push wind chills down near 15 degrees. Drivers along I-87 and I-90 should watch for brief slick spots through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a chance of snow showers lingers before 10 a.m. Little accumulation is expected, under a half inch, but untreated surfaces may turn slippery. Skies gradually clear this afternoon with highs near 30 degrees.
Temperatures tumble quickly after sunset. Lows fall to around 4 degrees under mostly clear skies. Any melting this afternoon can refreeze fast. This is prime flash-freeze season across the Capital Region. Bridges and overpasses ice up first.
Monday stays sunny but colder, with highs near 24. Calm winds keep it bright yet brisk. Monday night drops to around 16 as clouds begin to increase.
By Tuesday, the pattern shifts. A chance of snow develops before 1 p.m., then rain and snow become likely during the afternoon. Highs reach 37 degrees. That temperature edge favors a wet, slushy mix rather than heavy snow, but visibility may dip during steadier bursts. Tuesday night turns mostly rain before 10 p.m., with lows near 33.
Wednesday rebounds to 47 with partial sun. Thursday climbs to 52 with rain chances. That marks a steady March warm-up heading into the first full week of the month and into the 6–10 day outlook.
Clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. March 8. We gain nearly 90 minutes of daylight this month across upstate New York.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Monday: Sunny, high 24.
Tuesday: Rain/snow likely, high 37.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 47.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 52.
Friday: Rain likely, high 46.
