Who's Excited for Winter? Viral Pic Shows First Snow in the ADKS!

Topsy-Turvy October

The only thing predictable about Upstate New York weather in October, is that - more than likely - it's gonna be quite UNpredictable.

Last weekend we had temps in the 80's, but this past weekend, on average, temps in the area were at least 20-30 degrees cooler. And if you're to believe the Farmers Almanac, "Brrrr" is the the outlook for this year's Winter in Upstate NY.

Parts of New York hit with "sizable" snowfall

Over the weekend, some parts of New York already saw their first bit of sizable snow. A Facebook post over the weekend from Whiteface Mountain showed some at least a few inches of the white stuff, and with more colder temps expected this week.

Whiteface Mountain is the fifth-highest mountain in the state of New York, USA, and one of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.

"We saw our first snowfall this morning! Looks like a little more is in the forecast tonight too." Whiteface Mountain Facebook

Check out the Facebook post from Whiteface Mountain showing what appears to be some sizable snow accumulation about 90 miles north of Albany.

Are people excited?

You bet they are!

The post garnered thousands of shares and hundreds of comments

October snow in Albany

While it's normal to see a few October flakes in Upstate NY, a sizable storm is pretty rare. According to Spectrum Local News, of the 140 or so years on record, measurable snowfall in Albany has occurred in 14 of them, and the last was back in 2016.

Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED]

Another Upstate New York winter is upon us. And while it is popular for forecasters to predict a cold and snowy winter ahead, how much snow would it actually take to make it an all-time winter when it comes to big a big snowfall total for the season? In the average winter, the National Weather Service (NWS_ says we get 59.2 inches of snow in Albany. We will have to crush that number this winter for the season ahead to make this NWS top 10 list of our snowiest Albany winters on record.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

Albany's Top 10 Snowiest Winters Of All Time [RANKED]

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

The Capital Region's Worst Roads To Drive In The Snow

Driving in the Capital Region can be a chore in the warmer months. But during the winter, there are some roads local drivers would rather avoid. That applies when the snow falls and in some cases when our wintertime nemesis, pool-sized potholes, begin reproducing like rabbits! Here are the worst Capital Region roads to navigate while driving in the snow according to YOU.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff