A developing storm could bring our first big snow of winter later next week.

Weather prognosticators came into the season with some big predictions for Upstate New York and the Northeast in general. You may recall both the Farmers' Almanac and the Olde Farmer's Almanac predicted lots of cold and snow. After a promising start in December, winter has taken a turn in the other direction with mild temperatures and  December snow has been long gone here in the Capital Region.

Canva
Canva
loading...
107.7 WGNA logo
Get our free mobile app

It looks like that winter soft spot has the potential to change in a big way late this week. A lot could change between now and then, but for snow lovers, early speculating means giving the snow hope!

Accuweather Says Potential For "Substantial Snow" Late Next Week

Canva
Canva
loading...

This is a storm that Accuweather is tracking right now from out west, but if everything lines up correctly they are saying this one could bring "substantial snow" later this week Friday into the weekend for the Northeast. Based on their current "snow potential" map, Albany and the greater Capital Region would be right in the crosshairs of this one.

The National Weather Service is also watching this storm which they say on Facebook could bring "widespread precipitation."

Now if I was a betting man, based on our recent snow track record in the Albany area, I would bet we end up getting the wet wintry mix track on this storm that Accuweather says it could also bring. That said when we expect a whimper these storms always seem to bring a wallop! Accuweather says the tracking and timing of this storm should become more defined in the coming days - we will keep you posted on potential snowfall totals if we are in line for some decent accumulations!

10 Largest Snowfalls On Record In Albany

If snow removal were a sport, Upstate New York would be to shoveling what Madison Square Garden is to basketball. Yes, we get a fair amount of snow, but for the most part, it is no big deal—except when we are talking feet instead of inches. These are snow storms in Albany when it was a big deal! Here are the 10 largest snowfalls on record in Albany according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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

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

How much snow would it actually take to make it an all-time winter when it comes to 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. Here is the top 10 list of the snowiest Albany winters on record.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

 

 

 

More From 107.7 WGNA