Rensselaer, N.Y. – Wet roads and reduced visibility could slow down Friday evening travel across Rensselaer County as rain returns by late afternoon. Drivers along I-90 and Route 4 should prepare for slick conditions and occasional downpours during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely after 4 p.m. today, May 16, with a chance of thunderstorms lingering into early Saturday. Rain chances rise to 80% by midday Saturday, with isolated thunderstorms possible between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. New rainfall amounts could range from a tenth to a quarter inch, though higher totals are possible in storms.
Residents across Troy, East Greenbush, and Schodack should plan indoor activities Saturday afternoon. Winds from the south at 10 mph may briefly gust during storms. The chance of rain decreases by Saturday night, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and overnight lows near 57°F.
Sunday brings a 50% chance of scattered showers, especially between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., before conditions begin clearing into Monday. Temperatures stay mild through the weekend, with highs near 76°F Saturday and 66°F Sunday.
Looking Ahead: Five-Day Forecast for Rensselaer, NY
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 65°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers, high 64°F
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 62°F
- Friday: Partly cloudy, highs mid-60s
