Albany, NY – Drivers heading out for Memorial Day events across eastern New York could encounter light showers after 2 p.m. Monday, just as traffic begins to pick up on I-90 and Route 4.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a slight chance of precipitation may arrive in Rensselaer County by mid-afternoon on Memorial Day. Skies will remain mostly sunny early, with a high near 70°F and north winds at 3 to 7 mph. The overall rain risk is just 20%, but outdoor plans should include a backup option by late afternoon.
Monday night looks calm and dry with mostly clear skies and a low near 47°F. Tuesday will feel more like early summer — sunny and warm with a high around 75°F. That clear stretch continues into Tuesday night before cloud cover returns by Wednesday.
By midweek, increasing rain chances re-enter the picture. The National Weather Service expects a 40% chance of showers after 8 p.m. Wednesday, which may linger into Thursday and Friday. Daytime highs will remain seasonably warm, ranging from 72°F to 74°F through Friday, but morning showers may slow down commutes, particularly along U.S. Route 20 and NY Route 43.
Five-Day Summer Weather Preview:
- Monday (Memorial Day): Slight chance of p.m. showers, high near 70°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and dry, high near 75°F
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 72°F
- Thursday: 50% chance of showers, high 72°F
- Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers, high 74°F
