Area Forecast
A detailed look at the week ahead in Colonie, NY
28°F
Last Update: 6:52am EST -- February 6, 2026
Forecast at a Glance
Afternoon
High 27°F
Low 9°F
High 15°F
Night
Low -6°F
High 12°F
Night
Low -5°F
High 18°F
Night
Low 0°F
High 24°F
A period of snow will bring slippery travel conditions across eastern New York and western New England tonight through Saturday. Gusty winds developing on Saturday could lead to some blowing snow as well recovering already treated roads. Widespread, dangerously cold conditions are expected this weekend which will lead to an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite should proper precautions not be taken to limit exposure. Mainly dry conditions expected early next week with temperatures slowly moderating closer to normal. Next system looks to arrive Wednesday into Thursday with low confidence on actual precipitation type.
Detailed Extended Forecast
This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 9. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 4 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -22. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -5.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
For any questions or comments regarding the forecast above, please contact the Albany (NY) National Weather Service.
Source National Weather Service