Area Forecast
A detailed look at the week ahead in Colonie, NY
Last Update: 12:55pm EST -- January 21, 2026
Forecast at a Glance
Afternoon

High 27°F

Low 23°F

High 38°F
Night

Low 16°F

High 25°F
Night

Low -2°F

High 8°F
Night

Low 0°F

High 11°F
There is a medium chance for isolated to scattered snow squalls tomorrow morning into the afternoon which can result in slippery travel and brief reductions to visibility. The highest chances are from the Capital District north and west. High confidence for dangerous cold Friday night through Saturday resulting in an increased risk for hypothermia and frostbite. Increasing confidence for at least moderate impacts from a winter storm Sunday into Monday, especially along and south of I
Detailed Extended Forecast
This Afternoon: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
For any questions or comments regarding the forecast above, please contact the Albany (NY) National Weather Service.
Source National Weather Service