New York’s Capital Region starts the morning under a gray sky with temperatures locked at 32 degrees in Albany. The air feels raw along the Hudson River, and wind chills dip into the mid-20s. Pavement remains mainly dry for now, but the next round of winter weather is already lining up.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, skies turn mostly sunny today with a high near 32 degrees. Light north winds keep the chill in place. By late tonight, clouds thicken and a 40% chance of snow showers develops, mainly after 10 p.m. Less than a half inch of accumulation is possible, but timing matters.
Plan ahead if you travel late tonight or early Monday. Even a light coating can create slick stretches on I-87, I-90, and the Dunn Memorial Bridge. This is peak flash-freeze season. Any moisture that melts during the day can refreeze quickly once temperatures slip back toward the mid-20s.
Monday brings mostly cloudy skies with highs near 38 degrees. A slight chance of snow showers lingers Monday night. Tuesday trends milder with highs near 44 degrees and only a slight shower risk.
Midweek turns more active. Rain and snow become likely Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, with precipitation chances near 80%. Temperatures hover in the upper 30s by day and near freezing at night, increasing the risk for slushy travel.
Looking ahead to President’s Day week, milder air pushes east. Many areas across the country could run 10 to 20 degrees above normal by late week, hinting at early spring vibes.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 32.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 38.
Tuesday: Slight chance of showers, high near 44.
Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, high near 38.
Thursday: Chance of snow then rain, high near 40.
