ALBANY, NY – Fallen leaves race down wet sidewalks as dawn breaks across the Capital Region, wind still howling through tree lines after a gusty night. The air feels raw and restless — a final shove from a powerful northwest wind event now easing across upstate New York.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the Wind Advisory for the Mohawk Valley and Greater Capital District remains in effect until 8 a.m., with gusts up to 45 mph still possible early. Tree limbs could snap, and isolated power outages may linger in spots along I-90 and I-88. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use caution on exposed roadways as conditions gradually improve through the morning.
Temperatures will remain brisk today, barely reaching the upper 40s before dropping again tonight under mostly clear skies. By Friday afternoon, clouds will increase ahead of a new frontal system that will bring rain showers Friday night into early Saturday, adding slick roads and damp fields for high school football and weekend travel.
After a mild Saturday near 60 degrees, colder air sweeps in again Sunday into early next week. Models hint at the season’s first widespread frost and freeze by Monday night, especially in rural valleys north of Albany. Veterans Day Tuesday looks crisp and sunny, but morning lows could dip into the 20s — a sharp reminder that winter’s edge is closing in fast.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations, check heating systems, and prep for another early-season cold snap as November’s pattern shift locks in.
Five-Day Forecast for Rensselaer, NY:
Thu: 47/29 – Breezy, clearing; wind gusts up to 35 mph early.
Fri: 53/45 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Sat: 60/39 – Mild start; scattered AM showers.
Sun: 55/32 – Cloudy; turning colder.
Tue (Veterans Day): 49/25 – Clear, cold; widespread frost likely.
