Albany, N.Y. – Residents in the Capital Region can expect a stretch of unseasonably warm and mostly dry weather as skies clear heading into the weekend. Sunshine and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s will dominate through early next week, making outdoor plans safe for most areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, today’s lingering clouds will give way to sunshine by afternoon, with highs near 78. Overnight lows dip into the mid-50s before partly sunny skies return Saturday. A weak system brings only a 20 percent chance of showers Saturday night, mainly after dark, with little accumulation expected.
Sunday looks to be the warmest day, with highs reaching 81 degrees under mostly sunny skies. West winds will pick up slightly in the afternoon but remain light. Early next week stays mild, with Monday reaching the low 80s before clouds increase Monday night into Tuesday.
Travelers on the Thruway and commuters across Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties should see few disruptions, though cooler nights mean visibility could be reduced by patchy fog. Residents should also take advantage of the stretch of dry weather to finish yardwork or outdoor projects before midweek cooling.
Clear skies and warm temperatures are expected to hold through Tuesday, with a more seasonable chill returning by Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 78, calm winds.
- Saturday Night: 20% chance of showers, low 59.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 81, light west winds.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 81, low 57.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 77, turning cooler overnight.
