New York – A sharp chill grips Albany this morning, with breath visible in the air and frost clinging to windshields as temperatures hover in the mid-20s. Streets are quiet now, but changes are already lining up.
According to the National Weather Service, skies turn partly sunny today with highs reaching near 52°F. Light southwest winds begin pulling in warmer air, setting up a rapid spring warm-up across eastern New York.
Travel along I-87, I-90, and local roads remains smooth through late morning. Still, watch for isolated slick spots on bridges where temperatures dipped below freezing earlier. This is the time of year when brief thawing and refreezing can catch drivers off guard.
By Monday, temperatures climb to 63°F under mostly cloudy skies. A few spotty showers may develop later in the day, but widespread impacts hold off until nighttime.
Monday night marks the transition. Rain chances increase to 30%, with damp roads likely by late evening. Conditions become more active into Tuesday.
Tuesday brings a noticeable shift. Highs reach near 70°F, but rain chances climb to 50% during the day and increase further into Tuesday night. Expect wet pavement and slower travel, especially during the evening commute.
By Wednesday, rain becomes more widespread with a 60% chance. Then comes a key change—temperatures fall toward freezing late, opening the door for a rain-to-snow mix Wednesday night into early Thursday.
That transition could create slick conditions if surfaces refreeze. Plan ahead for changing road conditions late week.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, NY:
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 52°F
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 63°F
Tuesday: Chance of rain, high near 70°F
Wednesday: Rain likely, high near 66°F
Thursday: Rain/snow mix possible, high near 47°F
