Albany, NY – As spring weather sets in across Albany, NY, residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. The first significant weather event arrives on Saturday, with rain showers and a possibility of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Winds could gust up to 25 mph, making outdoor plans potentially challenging. Highs on Saturday will reach 80°F, with temperatures cooling to around 55°F overnight.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there’s a 50% chance of rain on Saturday, and conditions are expected to remain unsettled into Sunday. Sunday will bring a mostly sunny day with highs around 60°F, but temperatures will drop to near freezing on Sunday night, so it’s wise to prepare for a chilly Easter weekend. The overnight low is expected to dip to 36°F, which may cause some frost risk.
Looking ahead, Monday will be partly sunny with highs near 61°F. However, the weather will turn again on Tuesday with showers likely throughout the day. Highs will reach around 66°F, with a 60% chance of rain. Tuesday night will also see clouds moving in with lows around 47°F.
In addition to planning for the weather on Easter, Albany residents should take note of the potential for wet roadways and strong winds over the weekend, especially if traveling. The weather will remain unpredictable throughout the week, so it’s essential to stay updated on any additional weather alerts or changes to the forecast.
Extended Five-Day Forecast for Albany, NY:
- Saturday: Showers with a 50% chance of thunderstorms. High: 80°F, Low: 55°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High: 60°F, Low: 36°F
- Monday: Partly sunny. High: 61°F, Low: 47°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely. High: 66°F, Low: 47°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 68°F, Low: 47°F
