Albany, N.Y. – Drivers across the Capital Region could face reduced visibility tonight as patchy fog blankets roads, including stretches of I-87. Conditions may linger through the early morning hours, creating slick spots and slowing traffic for the Monday commute. Motorists are urged to reduce speed, use low beams, and allow extra travel time.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, fog will be most widespread before 9 a.m. Monday. By midmorning, skies will clear, and sunshine will dominate with highs reaching 81 degrees. Calm winds will make for a warm, comfortable afternoon, signaling the start of a week of stable fall-like weather.
Rensselaer County and nearby areas, including Schenectady and Troy, should also prepare for visibility below a half mile in low-lying zones overnight. Commuters using secondary roads along the Hudson River Valley may encounter heavier fog pockets before dawn.
Once the fog lifts, sunshine and dry conditions will settle in through most of the week. Daily highs will remain in the upper 70s to low 80s, while nights cool into the 50s. This pattern provides a welcome stretch of calm weather for outdoor events and school activities.
Residents are advised to check for any early morning travel advisories and to stay alert while driving in fog-prone zones. Conditions will steadily improve each day, with no significant storms expected.
Clear skies and comfortable evenings are likely to last into Friday, with patchy clouds only briefly returning at night. The quiet pattern reinforces that early fall has firmly arrived in upstate New York.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Monday: Sunny, high 81, low 54.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 81, low 55.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 81, low 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 83, low 58.
- Friday: Sunny, high 82, low 53.
