Nor'easter Brings Rain, Snow to New York
Showers and light higher-elevation snow are expected from Thursday through Saturday as a coastal low develops along the East Coast.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Forecasts
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The National Weather Service in Albany is tracking a nor'easter that will bring rain and snow to the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Adirondacks Thursday through Saturday. The Albany area could see a quarter to a half-inch of rain, with most of the region receiving no more than a half-inch.
Why it matters
This is the second nor'easter to hit the East Coast since late September, and such storms can bring heavy rain, snow, and violent wind between September and April. Temperatures will run slightly below normal, with highs in the 40s or 50s and overnight lows in the 20s or 30s.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a quarter to a half-inch of rain in the Albany area from Thursday through Saturday, with most of the region receiving no more than a half-inch. Friday's precipitation is expected to be mostly rain, and it remains unclear how much wet snow may mix in as the coastal low develops.
The players
National Weather Service Albany
The National Weather Service office in Albany is the local forecasting arm of the federal agency responsible for issuing weather warnings and forecasts for the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Adirondacks.
The details
Two low-pressure systems are meeting along the East Coast, and a coastal low is expected to develop Friday as the initial system weakens. Showers will filter in from the west overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with light snow possible at higher elevations, before the region dries out by Sunday.
Timeline
Wednesday night into Thursday: Showers filter in from the west, with light snow at higher elevations.
Friday: A coastal low may develop, with rain mixing with wet snow.
Thursday through Saturday: Rain and snow are expected across the region.
Sunday: The Albany area is expected to dry out.
Seasonal Patterns
This is the second nor'easter to strike the East Coast since late September, following the pattern of the autumn storm season that typically runs from September through April. The storm arrives as the region moves into the cooler months, with temperatures forecast slightly below normal.
Residents in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Adirondacks should plan for wet travel Thursday through Saturday, especially on Friday when rain may mix with wet snow. Higher-elevation areas such as the Adirondacks may see light snow, so check road conditions before driving.
The takeaway
Plan for wet, cool conditions through the weekend and check conditions before traveling, since the storm will clear by Sunday but Friday's mix of rain and wet snow could make roads slick.
What happens next
The Albany area is expected to dry out by Sunday, when the storm system clears the region.
Further reading
For the latest outlooks on this system and others, see Forecasts in New York.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times Union.
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