What is today's weather forecast for Colonie, NY?

Today's forecast for Colonie shows a high of 21 degrees and a low of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scattered snow showers.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Colonie, NY?

The 7-day forecast for Colonie shows highs from 21 to 36 degrees and lows from 0 to 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Colonie, NY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Colonie this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (30% chance), Sunday (40% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (70% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Colonie weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Colonie forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Colonie, NY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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21°F
Feels Like 13°F

Humidity 66% Dew Point 11°F Wind NW 6 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer 30.17 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.2 mi. NNW of central Colonie
at 5:15 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

30%

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

40%

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 21°F to 34°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 38°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Colonie, NY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 21. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light south wind.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

About Colonie, NY

Colonie is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. It is the most-populous suburb of Albany, and is the third-largest town in area in Albany County, occupying approximately 11% of the county. Several hamlets exist within the town. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 85,590. The name is derived from the Dutch Colonye or "Colonie", derived from the Colonie of Rensselaerswyck. All the land outside the Village of Beverwyck (now Albany) was referred to as the "Colonie". The town of Colonie is north of Albany and is at the northern border of the county. Within the town of Colonie are two villages, one also known as Colonie and the other known as Menands.

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