Albany, NY – A powerful Arctic blast is forecast to sweep across New York beginning Saturday, November 30, ushering in the coldest temperatures of the season through the first week of December.
According to the National Weather Service, a strong Arctic front descending from Canada will deliver a widespread freeze across much of Upstate and Central New York. The Climate Prediction Center indicates a 50–70% chance of below-normal temperatures statewide, with highs struggling to reach the 20s and wind chills dipping well below zero in northern areas.
Drivers along I-87 and I-90 are urged to take precautions as gusty winds and icy surfaces could create dangerous travel conditions early next week. Commuters from Albany to Buffalo and north through the Adirondacks may encounter patchy ice, blowing snow, and reduced visibility during peak travel hours.
Forecasters say this Arctic outbreak will mark a turning point toward sustained winter weather across the northern U.S., stretching from the Great Lakes to New England. Meanwhile, southern regions of the country—from the Gulf Coast through the Carolinas—are expected to remain unseasonably warm, intensifying the nation’s temperature divide.
Residents are advised to dress warmly, monitor local advisories, and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures plunge to their lowest levels so far this season.
