Rensselaer, NY – A soggy start to the week will bring a round of showers to Rensselaer on Monday night, followed by an unseasonably cool and cloudy stretch through midweek. With temperatures dipping into the 30s by Tuesday night, local residents should prepare for a possible frost risk, particularly in low-lying areas along NY Route 43.
According to the National Weather Service, a 70% chance of showers is expected after 8 p.m. Monday, with totals between a tenth and a quarter inch possible. Tuesday will see temperatures hold near 59°F, with lingering 30-40% chances of precipitation and winds shifting to the northwest. Cloudy skies and cooler-than-average highs in the upper 40s and low 50s will dominate midweek.
Drivers should use caution on slick roads Monday night, particularly near major routes such as I-90 and NY-43, where visibility may drop during heavier rain. Gardeners and farmers should watch for potential frost conditions Tuesday night, as temperatures may reach the mid-30s under mostly cloudy skies.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Rensselaer, NY:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 61°F.
- Monday Night: 70% chance of showers, low around 46°F.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers, high near 59°F.
- Tuesday Night: 30% chance of showers, low around 37°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 47°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 53°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, 60% chance, high near 61°F.
