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Albany Scores One Last 70-Degree Tease Before Rainy Reality Hits

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Published on November 03, 2026
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Albany woke Tuesday, November 3, under cloudy skies, but the gray start should give way to a mild, mostly dry afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 66 degrees with a light south wind, giving the Capital Region one more easy day before a wetter stretch takes over.

Warmth Peaks Wednesday

Wednesday looks like the week’s warmest day, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 71. South winds may run 2 to 7 mph, so outdoor plans should get a comfortable early-November window before clouds thicken Wednesday night.

Rain Arrives Thursday Morning

The forecast turns wetter after 7 a.m. Thursday, when light rain is likely and temperatures still reach near 68. The National Weather Service puts the daytime rain chance at 70%, with new rainfall generally expected to stay below a tenth of an inch in Albany.

Showers Linger Into The Weekend

A chance of rain continues Thursday night, and Friday brings another round of likely light rain with patchy fog and a high near 66. Rain chances remain elevated Saturday before tapering Sunday, when a morning shower chance gives way to partly sunny skies and a high near 57.

No watches, warnings, or advisories are listed for Albany. The broader forecast discussion says the rain would be beneficial after a notably dry stretch, with no flooding concerns expected from this setup.