New York commuters are stepping into a slick February morning, with a thin glaze forming on bridges and untreated sidewalks around Albany. Temperatures hover near 32 degrees, and light precipitation is creating icy patches that are tough to spot.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a light wintry mix, including spotty freezing rain, will continue through mid-morning across eastern New York and western New England. Elevated surfaces such as overpasses on I-90 and I-87 may become especially slippery. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution through late morning.
Clouds linger today with highs near 43 degrees. A brief shower is possible late morning, but most areas trend drier this afternoon. Roads should improve as temperatures rise above freezing.
Colder air returns tonight with lows around 29. Wednesday brings a more impactful system. Rain, snow, and freezing rain become likely after 1 p.m., with precipitation chances near 100 percent. New snow and sleet accumulations remain under a half inch, but even light icing could snarl travel into the evening commute.
Snow likely continues Wednesday night before tapering early Thursday. Highs Thursday reach the mid-30s under mostly sunny skies. Another round of snow and rain is possible Friday, with precipitation chances as high as 80 percent.
The weekend stays unsettled, with additional rain and snow chances Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures dip into the 20s at night, raising renewed flash freeze concerns where melting occurs during the day.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures building back into the Northeast by early next week.
Five Day Outlook for Albany, New York:
Wednesday: High 35, wintry mix likely
Thursday: High 36, mostly sunny
Friday: High 38, rain and snow likely
Saturday: High 37, chance of rain and snow
Sunday: High 34, chance of snow
