New York State First Frost

The foliage is starting to peak, the days are getting shorter, and the mornings have been getting colder by the day. Autumn is in full swing in Upstate New York, and the first sign of what follows could be coming our way later this week.

When Will Upstate New York See Its First Frost?

This week, we will experience the coldest air of the season, which could bring our first frost of fall 2026.

According to AccuWeather, "...The first widespread frost and freeze of the season is coming for millions across the Northeast and Great Lakes as high pressure originating from Canada delivers the coldest air in months."

Areas in Central and Western New York near the Great Lakes will have frost & freeze potential on Tuesday, and most of Upstate New York, the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and the southern tier could see frost on Wednesday.

We have certainly felt the early morning chill here in the Capital Region. After 2 very mild days, Thursday and Friday, temperatures started to dip a little through the weekend. After making it through the whole month of September, we finally caved at our house and turned the heat on for a bit to take the edge off that early-morning chill!

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 12 Coldest Days On Record In Albany [RANKED]

Albany has the potential to be brutally cold in the winter. But most of the time, it is bearable and we deal with it - just wear extra layers right? But some days, even wearing all the thermal underwear in the world just is not enough to keep you warm. These are those types of days: the most brutal of the brutal, the 12 coldest days on record in Albany history since 1874 according to weather.gov.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

Source: New York State Could See First Frost This Week

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