Rensselaer, NY – Showers are likely to soak parts of Rensselaer County starting Friday night and continue into a soggy Saturday, setting the stage for a wet start to the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a 70% chance of rain develops after 9 p.m. Friday, with downpours expected to persist through Saturday evening. Storms could drop up to three-quarters of an inch of rain. Drivers along I-90 should plan for reduced visibility and slick roads, particularly between Albany and East Greenbush.
Friday will start partly sunny, with a high near 75°F and light winds up to 8 mph. Showers will ramp up late, continuing into Saturday with an 80% chance of rain. Saturday’s high will only reach 63°F before cooler air moves in overnight.
If you’re heading out for weekend plans, keep rain gear handy and expect disruptions for outdoor events or youth sports. Pack extra layers too — Saturday night temperatures drop to the upper 40s.
Sunday brings a break in the rain, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 66°F. Monday continues the trend, warming to 73°F under mostly sunny conditions.
The first taste of summer arrives Tuesday, with highs surging into the low 80s — the warmest so far this season.
☀️ 5-Day Preview for Rensselaer, NY:
- Friday: Partly sunny, 75°F, rain after 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 80% chance of rain, high 63°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 66°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 73°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, summer-like 83°F
