The National Weather Service in Albany says lake-effect snow showers will diminish early this morning, giving way to a quiet and mostly sunny Saturday for much of the region. Highs will range from the upper 20s to low 40s, making for a cold but calmer day after several bouts of snow earlier this week.
This break in the weather won’t last long. A developing low-pressure system is expected to move into the area tonight, bringing increasing clouds followed by light snow in some locations late tonight and continuing through Sunday. The most significant impacts are expected across the Adirondacks, where a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for northern Herkimer and Hamilton counties.
Snowfall in the advisory zone is projected to reach 3 to 8 inches between 1 AM Sunday and 1 AM Monday, with the higher elevations and mountain passes likely seeing the greatest totals. Roadways may become snow-covered and slick, and visibility could be reduced at times—especially Sunday morning and late afternoon as snowfall intensity fluctuates.
Elsewhere across eastern New York and western New England, lighter snow or mixed precipitation may occur, though accumulations will be minimal outside the Adirondack high terrain. Most valley locations, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Pittsfield, should expect only light snow showers or flurries with limited travel impacts.
Sunday will be colder and unsettled, with highs only in the upper 20s to mid-30s. Snow tapers off late Sunday night into early Monday as the system exits the region, though roads may remain slick into the Monday morning commute.
Travelers heading toward the Adirondacks should monitor road conditions closely and plan for slower travel. More winter weather chances may develop later next week as the pattern remains active across the Northeast.
