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Trick, Then Treat: Albany Shivers Tuesday Before Mild Halloween Weekend

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Published on October 27, 2026
Trick, Then Treat: Albany Shivers Tuesday Before Mild Halloween WeekendSource: Famartin / Wikimedia Commons

Albany is waking Tuesday, October 27, to clear skies and a brisk start in the low 40s, but the sun will push temperatures to about 53 by afternoon. North winds around 3 to 7 mph will keep it feeling crisp even as the sky stays mostly blue. The bigger weather story arrives after sunset, when temperatures slide toward 30 overnight.

Clear Skies, Cold Night Ahead

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a dry, sunny Tuesday, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 30 and light north winds. There are no watches, warnings or advisories listed for Albany, but anyone lingering outdoors after dark should plan for a much colder feel than the afternoon suggests, according to the National Weather Service.

Warmer Air Returns Midweek

Wednesday should rebound to about 57 under partly sunny skies, and Thursday looks like the week’s warm-up act with sunshine and a high near 66. Friday stays mostly sunny near 66 before temperatures ease back for Halloween weekend. The latest forecast extends the dry stretch while shifting the warmest conditions later in the week, a notable change from Hoodline’s earlier Albany forecast.

Halloween Weekend Looks Mostly Dry

Saturday, October 31, should be mostly sunny with a high near 62, making for a comfortable afternoon for Halloween errands and outdoor plans. Sunday turns cloudier with a high near 63, while rain chances increase Sunday night and continue into Monday, when showers are possible and the high may reach 64. For now, the National Weather Service outlook favors layers for the mornings, lighter clothing for the afternoon and a jacket for Tuesday night.