Albany is waking Tuesday under cloudy skies around 46 degrees, but the city should climb near 59 by afternoon before a much wetter, colder stretch takes over later this week. A west-to-southwest breeze will strengthen, with gusts potentially reaching 20 to 35 mph by afternoon and evening, so the umbrella may not be the only thing needing a firm grip.
Tuesday should stay mostly cloudy with only a slight chance of rain. Winds will run 5 to 13 mph, shifting from the southwest toward the west, while some late-day breaks could bring partly sunny to mostly sunny conditions.
Veterans Day Offers A Brief Weather Break
Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 54, with northwest winds around 5 to 8 mph. That short-lived break is followed by a chance of rain after 10 p.m., with temperatures dropping to around 38 overnight.
Rain Takes Over Thursday And Friday
Rain is likely Thursday, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a high near 48. The rain continues Thursday night and Friday, when Albany may reach only 42 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Albany.
Friday night could fall to around 30, with rain possibly mixing with snow after 4 a.m. Saturday. Saturday brings a 40% chance of rain and snow before 1 p.m., while meaningful snow accumulation remains more likely in higher elevations than across Albany’s lower terrain.
A Sharper Turn Than Monday’s Forecast
The latest outlook is a more serious turn than Monday’s forecast, which called for a mostly cloudy Tuesday followed by a milder, drier stretch before late-week rain. The earlier update from Hoodline did not yet highlight the growing possibility of a coastal storm bringing several rounds of rain and snow into the weekend.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Albany at this time, but outdoor plans may get increasingly messy from Thursday through Saturday. Valley residents should expect a mainly rainy setup for now, while hillier parts of the region have the better chance of seeing wet snow.
