New York’s Capital Region is locked in a sharp March chill this morning, and the cold bites harder than the sunshine suggests. At Albany International Airport, temperatures hover near 22 degrees with a northwest breeze. Wind chills dip into the teens.
Bridges over the Hudson River can turn slick fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, highs reach just 38 degrees today with northwest winds 6 to 13 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Skies stay mostly sunny, but the air remains brisk. Tonight, clouds increase and temperatures fall to around 24 degrees.
Any leftover moisture from snowmelt can refreeze in shaded spots along I-87, I-90, and the Dunn Memorial Bridge. This is peak flash-freeze season across eastern New York. Drivers heading out this morning should allow extra time.
Sunday brings relief. Highs climb to 52 degrees under partly sunny skies. Sunday night turns mostly cloudy with lows near 37. Monday pushes milder air into the region, reaching 62 degrees with light southwest wind.
Rain becomes likely Tuesday, mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., with highs near 66 and an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Wet pavement and reduced visibility could slow the midday commute across Albany and Rensselaer. Showers continue Wednesday with highs near 69.
Plan outdoor work for Sunday or Monday afternoon. Keep rain gear ready by Tuesday morning.
Longer-range signals point to above-normal temperatures heading into early April, reinforcing a steady spring transition.
How cold did it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Albany, NY:
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 52.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 62.
Tuesday: Rain likely, high 66.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 69.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 48.
