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Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albany International Airport (KALB)

Lat: 42.75°NLon: 73.8°WElev: 285ft.

Partly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 4 Nov 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Rensselaer NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest 18 to 23 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest 18 to 23 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rensselaer NY
 42.65°N 73.72°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 am EST Nov 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Nov 4, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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