ALBANY, N.Y. – Fog drapes the Mohawk Valley and clings to the Hudson River this morning, softening the lights of early commuters and wrapping the city in a quiet chill. But calm won’t last — showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Capital Region later today, marking the start of a busy early November weather stretch.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, rain chances climb sharply this afternoon, with gusts near 25 mph possible as scattered storms develop along a weak front. The heaviest rain should fall during the late afternoon and early evening commute, making travel on I-87 and I-90 slow in spots. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and use extra caution on slick roads.
By Tuesday, the system clears and bright, breezy weather returns, with highs near 55°F under mostly sunny skies. Winds from the west may gust near 30 mph, keeping the air crisp through midweek. Wednesday turns slightly warmer, around 56°F, before a new round of clouds and showers builds Wednesday night into Thursday — the next front in a chain that could signal a broader pattern change toward cooler, stormier conditions later in the month.
While snow remains confined to the higher Adirondacks for now, models hint that colder air may filter south toward mid-November — possibly setting the stage for the season’s first flakes before Thanksgiving.
For now, the Capital Region sits in classic early-November rhythm — brisk mornings, passing rain, and subtle signs that true winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Albany, NY:
Mon: 59/41 – Showers and thunder; gusts near 25 mph.
Tue: 55/37 – Mostly sunny; breezy and cooler.
Wed: 56/39 – Clouds increasing; light rain late.
Thu: 47/31 – Mostly sunny; crisp and dry.
Fri: 54/44 – Rain returns; chilly breeze.
