Albany, NY – Drivers in eastern New York should brace for reduced visibility early Wednesday as patchy fog blankets major roadways, including I-87 and Route 9. The National Weather Service warns that visibility in some areas has dropped below a quarter-mile, especially near Albany and Rensselaer.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, this fog is a result of wet soils and clear skies overnight. Although visibility should improve after 8 a.m., officials urge motorists to use low beams, slow down, and allow extra braking distance during the morning commute.
Once fog clears, sunshine returns with a high near 77°F in Albany. Thursday will bring warmer, dry weather—highs reaching 80°F with mostly sunny skies. However, rain makes a comeback by Friday evening. Showers are likely after 2 p.m. Friday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and totals between a tenth and a quarter inch possible. Storms could affect outdoor events and rush-hour traffic across eastern New York.
The unsettled weather continues through the weekend. Saturday holds a 60% chance of showers, while Sunday brings a 30% chance of light rain—mainly before 2 a.m. Each day remains seasonably warm, with highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Five-Day Forecast: Albany/Rensselaer, NY (June 11–16)
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, then sunny. High: 77°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 80°F, Low: 56°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny early, then showers after 2 p.m. High: 78°F, Low: 59°F
- Saturday: Showers likely, especially before 2 p.m. High: 70°F, Low: 56°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers early, then mostly dry. High: 71°F
