Albany – Rain returns to the Capital Region this weekend, with Rensselaer and Albany counties bracing for a wet spell beginning Saturday afternoon. The heaviest rain will fall after 2 p.m. Saturday, potentially creating slick driving conditions, particularly along I-90 and I-787.
According to the National Weather Service, there is an 80% chance of rain starting Saturday and continuing into Sunday, with showers expected through Monday night. Expect up to a quarter inch of rain Saturday and more on Sunday. Temperatures will reach 66°F on Saturday before dropping to the low 40s overnight. By Saturday evening, calm winds will shift westward at an 8-mph speed.
Sunday brings more clouds and a high of around 58°F, with a 50% chance of rain during the day and a 60% chance overnight. Commuters and weekend travelers should drive with caution, especially in the late evening when visibility may be reduced.
Monday will continue the rainy pattern, with a 70% chance of showers and a high near 67°F. The wet trend continues into Tuesday night, with conditions beginning to dry midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Rensselaer and Albany:
- Saturday: Rain likely after 2 p.m., high 66°F.
- Sunday: Chance of rain, high 58°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 67°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high near 45°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
