ALBANY, NY – Wind whips across the Hudson Valley this morning, carrying the smell of fallen leaves and the bite of early November air. Streetlights glint off wet pavement from light sprinkles overnight, and the breeze makes it feel closer to the 30s. It’s a brisk, true autumn morning across eastern New York.
The National Weather Service in Albany reports that today will stay breezy and cool, with gusts up to 25 mph before calming later in the day. Highs reach near 50°F, and skies will stay partly sunny, giving the Capital Region one of its last purely dry weekends before more unsettled November weather returns.
Sunday will be calmer, with plenty of sunshine and highs climbing into the low 50s — perfect for outdoor cleanup, hiking, or early holiday decorating. By Sunday night, however, clouds increase as a weak system approaches from the Great Lakes. Showers become likely by Monday morning, with light to moderate rain expected through the afternoon. Commuters along I-87 and I-90 should watch for slower travel due to wet roads and reduced visibility.
The pattern turns drier again by Tuesday with highs near 56°F, followed by another potential round of showers midweek as colder air begins creeping south from Canada. No snow is in the mix just yet, but forecasters note that colder nights are becoming more common — a sign that winter’s first bite isn’t far away.
After all, early November in upstate New York often starts quietly — before the real chill begins to build.
Five-Day Outlook for Albany, NY:
Sat: 50/35 – Partly sunny; breezy and cool.
Sun: 52/34 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 59/42 – Showers likely; wet commute.
Tue: 56/37 – Sunny; light northwest breeze.
Wed: 54/40 – Partly sunny; chance of late showers.
