Albany, NY – Rain returns to the Capital Region this weekend, with Rensselaer and Albany counties bracing for a soggy stretch starting Saturday afternoon. The heaviest rain will hit after 2 p.m. Saturday and may create slick driving conditions, especially along I-90 and I-787.
According to the National Weather Service, an 80% chance of rain begins Saturday and continues into Sunday, with showers likely through Monday night. Expect up to a quarter inch of rain Saturday and additional accumulation Sunday. Temperatures will reach a high of 66°F Saturday, dropping to the low 40s overnight. Calm winds will shift west by Saturday evening at 8 mph.
Sunday brings more clouds and a high near 58°F, with a 50% chance of rain during the day and a 60% chance overnight. Commuters and weekend travelers should drive cautiously, particularly during late evening hours when visibility may drop.
Monday continues the rainy pattern with a 70% chance of showers and a high near 67°F. The wet trend lingers into Tuesday night before conditions begin to dry midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Rensselaer and Albany:
- Saturday: Rain likely after 2 p.m., high 66°F.
- Sunday: Chance of rain, high 58°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 67°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high near 45°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
