Area Forecast
A detailed look at the week ahead in Colonie, NY
71°F
Last Update: 7:36am EST -- November 4, 2026
Forecast at a Glance
Today
73°F
PoP:
2%
S 3 to 7 mph
Tonight
55°F
PoP:
2%
S 7 mph
Thursday
68°F
PoP:
92%
S 10 mph
Thursday Night
54°F
PoP:
49%
SW 1 to 7 mph
Friday
66°F
PoP:
33%
N 2 mph
Friday Night
49°F
PoP:
37%
N 2 mph
From the Forecaster
Today's Weather - Morning clouds will quickly clear out early today, allowing for a mild and sunny day. Highs will reach the 70s this afternoon, which will challenge record high temperatures for the date. Clouds will start to return for tonight, although it should remain dry through most areas, with continued mild weather overnight.
Extensive Dry Spell Expected to End Thursday - With no rainfall expected today, Albany will reach 19 consecutive days without measurable rainfall. This would result in the longest dry spell (no measurable precipitation) since January 24-Feburary 13, 1980, when there were 23 consecutive dry days in a row. The dry spell is expected to end on Thursday, with widespread showers moving into the area ahead of a cold front.
Forecast Highlights
Warmest Period
Today • 73°F
Coldest Period
Monday Night • 35°F
Freezing Nights
0 Expected
Highest PoP Chance
92%
Peak Wind
13 mph
Temperature Trend
Cooling (-16°F)
Complete Detailed Forecast
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph.
Rain between 7am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
A slight chance of rain after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
A slight chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
A slight chance of rain before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
For any questions or comments regarding the forecast above, please contact the Albany (NY) National Weather Service.
Source National Weather Service