Light Rain
36°F
Light Rain

Feels like 36°F

5:33pm EST -- March 5, 2026


Temperature Since Midnight
High: 39°F   
Low: 26°F

Humidity: 89%   Dew Point: 33°F
Wind: NNE 1 mph   Gusts: None
Pressure: 30.27 in (Falling)
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 5.00 mi
Ceiling: 2,900 ft
Sky Covered: 100%

0.03 in
( Storm: 0.03 in )
Month: 0.29 in    2026: 3.06 in

0.0 in
( Storm: 0.0 in )
Month: 1.5 in    Season: 47.2 in

Conditions update every five minutes.

Latest Observations
Humidity: 89%   Dew Point: 33°F
Wind: NNE 1 mph   
Gusts: None
Pressure: 30.27 in (Falling)
UV Index:  0
Visibility: 5.00 mi
Ceiling: 2,900 ft
Sky Covered: 100%
Precipitation
0.03 in  
( Storm: 0.03 in )
Month: 0.29 in   2026: 3.06 in

Snowfall
0.0 in  
( Storm: 0.0 in )
Month: 1.5 in  
Season: 47.2 in

Conditions update every five minutes.

Short-Term Forecast

A look at the weather for the next several hours

Next Six Hours

6:00pm

Rain

36°F

Rain

POP: 100%

ENE 3 mph

8:00pm

Rain

35°F

Rain

POP: 90%

ESE 3 mph

10:00pm

Rain

35°F

Rain

POP: 94%

ENE 3 mph

12:00am

Light Sleet

34°F

Light Sleet

POP: 95%

NE 3 mph

What to Expect Ahead

Storm Alert

 Rain to Wintry Mix This Evening

Rain today will transition to a wintry mix late this afternoon into tonight with some snow for areas mainly near and north of I-90 as temperatures fall near or below freezing.

Snowfall Forecast Map Ice Forecast Map

36-Hour Forecast & Maps

A quick look at near‑term forecast,
radar, and satellite trends

Forecast at a Glance

Full Forecast

This Afternoon: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain before midnight, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Patchy dense fog before midnight, then patchy dense fog after 1am. Low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet before 7am, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 7am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Local Radar & Northeast Satellite

Albany (NY) Radar
Northeast Infrared Satellite

Environmental Conditions

A closer look at today’s air and allergen environment

Pollen

Low

March marks the start of tree pollen season in the Northeast.

Today's Top Allergens
Mixed Trace
Symptom Outlook

Pollen-related symptoms are unlikely for most individuals.

Air Quality

Moderate
72
EPA Air Quality Index
Covering the Upper Hudson Valley Region
Primary Pollutant
Fine Particles

What This Means Today

With moderate air quality and low pollen levels, overall respiratory impacts today are expected to be manageable, though those with asthma or allergies may notice mild symptoms.

Climate Snapshot

A quick snapshot of today in the seasonal cycle

Today’s Normals & Records

Normal High: 41°F
Normal Low: 23°F
Record High: 71°F
Record Low: -12°F

Additional normals and records
can be found in the Climate Central section.

Today's Sun & Moon Data

Sunrise: 6:24am
Sunset: 5:50pm
Moonrise: 8:30pm
Moonset: 7:09am

Daylight length is 11 hours and 26 minutes
Waning Gibbous Phase (97% illuminated)

Seasonal Countdown

Countdown to Spring

Spring Equinox begins March 20th at 10:46am EDT.

Tracking the days until the next season begins.