Warm air is spreading across eastern New York this morning, giving Albany a mild early-spring feel before a quick weather swing arrives later today. Streets are dry for now, but clouds are thickening over the Capital Region.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, showers will begin developing later today, with rain becoming more widespread through the evening. Temperatures climb toward 67°F, unusually warm for mid-March across the Hudson Valley and surrounding counties.
South winds increase to 8–13 mph, helping push moisture north into the region. Drivers along Interstate 87, Interstate 90, and Route 7 should prepare for wet pavement and slower travel once the rain begins.
Rain intensifies tonight and could include isolated thunderstorms across eastern New York. Wind gusts may reach 23 mph, and rainfall totals could approach 0.25 inches in heavier bursts.
A colder air mass quickly follows the system. Temperatures fall sharply by Thursday, dropping into the upper 30s by afternoon. As colder air filters in, rain may briefly mix with wet snow showers, especially in the higher terrain surrounding Albany and Rensselaer County.
Little accumulation is expected, but drivers should remain alert for changing road conditions during the transition.
Friday stays cooler with highs near 42°F, and a few light snow showers could linger before partial clearing arrives later in the day. Winds remain gusty, making the air feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
By Saturday, skies brighten across the Capital Region with highs near 40°F, offering a brief calm stretch before another round of mixed precipitation returns Sunday.
With spring break travel increasing across the Northeast, motorists should watch for quick temperature swings that can affect road conditions.
Seeing rain or changing weather near Albany today? Let us know what conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, New York
Wednesday: Showers likely later today. High near 67°F.
Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms. Low near 34°F.
Thursday: Chance of rain or snow showers. High near 39°F.
Friday: Slight chance of snow showers. High near 42°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High near 40°F.
