Rensselaer, NY – Gusty winds and shifting spring temperatures will dominate the second half of the week across Upstate New York, with showers returning by Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday in Rensselaer will bring a slight chance of rain and snow before 7 a.m., followed by cloudy and breezy conditions. Wind gusts could reach up to 38 mph Tuesday afternoon. Residents are urged to secure outdoor objects and take precautions if traveling on exposed roadways like Interstate 90, where wind may impact high-profile vehicles.
The breeze continues Wednesday night with mostly cloudy skies and lows near 35°F. Thursday clears up with sunshine but stays cool, dipping to near 30°F by Thursday night. Friday brings a break with partly sunny skies and highs around 62°F—ideal for outdoor errands before wet weather returns.
Friday night into Saturday sees a 60% chance of showers, especially after 8 p.m., which could disrupt any early spring weekend plans or travel into Easter Sunday. Saturday remains mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain and highs near 70°F.
5-Day Extended Spring Forecast for Rensselaer, NY:
- Wednesday: Breezy, cloudy, high 46°F, wind gusts up to 38 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 55°F, chilly night low near 30°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 62°F, rain likely late.
- Saturday: Showers possible, mostly cloudy, high near 70°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and mild, high near 60°F, low near 38°F.
