Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albany International Airport (KALB)

Lat: 42.75°NLon: 73.8°WElev: 285ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 9 Nov 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Ames NY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly after 3pm.  High near 47. East wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 47. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Veterans Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Ames NY
 42.84°N 74.67°W (Elev. 797 ft)
12:53 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
2pm EST Nov 9, 2025-6pm EST Nov 15, 2025
 
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