Sunday's storm is now tracking to bring a good chunk of snow to the greater Albany area.

As we prepare for frigid temperatures to kick off the work week, we will now have a fair amount of snow to contend with as well in the greater Albany area.

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National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for the following areas:

  • Capital Region
  • Southeast Catskills
  • Mid-Hudson Valley
  • Southern Taconics
  • Bennington & Windham Counties in Vermont
  • Berkshire County In Massachusetts

The NWS says snow will start Sunday afternoon and fall through Monday morning with 7 inches or more of snow accumulation possible, affecting the Monday morning commute.

This storm will be followed by our most frigid temperatures of the season so far. News Channel 13 says highs will only reach the teens on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Expected local snowfall amounts by city/town are listed below.

See Capital Region Local Snowfall Predicitons For January 19-20, 2025

Our brief January break from arctic temperatures will also bring us over half a foot of snow! The National Weather Services (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for the Capital Region and areas east and south from Sunday afternoon January 19th through Monday morning January 20th. 7 plus inches of snow is possible in the area. Here are local snowfall predictions for local cities and towns from the NWS.

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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.

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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

 

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