City Of Schenectady

Current Weather

-0.6°C (30.9°F)

Scattered Clouds

Feels like: -4.0°C (24.8°F)

Humidity: 61%

Sun Schedule

Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
16:55

Today's Weather Summary

Today will be extremely cold with temperatures around 32°F, but feeling closer to 25°F. A Winter Storm Watch and Extreme Cold Watch are in effect, so expect hazardous travel conditions and dress in layers to protect against frostbite. Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory is active, so ensure you have a plan to stay warm and safe.

Alert Summary

**Critical Weather Alerts for City of Schenectady:** - **Winter Storm Watch:** Heavy snow possible with accumulations over 7 inches; monitor updates for timing. - **Extreme Cold Watch:** Dangerously cold wind chills of 25 to 30 below zero expected in Eastern Rensselaer County; prepare for life-threatening conditions starting Friday evening.

Active Weather Alerts

8

Winter Storm Watch

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulation greater than 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, all of east central and eastern New York except for northern Fulton, Hamilton and northern Fulton Counties, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions will be possible due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, especially on Sunday night.

From: Jan 22, 2026 12:38 Until: Jan 23, 2026 05:00

Cold Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut and eastern New York. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

From: Jan 22, 2026 12:34 Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Rensselaer and Southern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

From: Jan 22, 2026 00:27 Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:00

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Rensselaer, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, Northern Herkimer, and Southern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Using non-approved heating devices in your home can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

From: Jan 22, 2026 12:34 Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00

Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Fulton County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

From: Jan 22, 2026 00:38 Until: Jan 22, 2026 13:00

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...In New York, Northern Warren, Hamilton, Northern Fulton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and in the southern Green Mountains in Vermont.

From: Jan 22, 2026 00:27 Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:00

Winter Storm Watch

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulation greater than 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Fulton County. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions will be possible due to snow covered roadways and reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, especially on Sunday night.

From: Jan 22, 2026 12:38 Until: Jan 23, 2026 05:00

Extreme Cold Warning

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In New York, Southern Fulton County. In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Using non-approved heating devices in your home can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

From: Jan 22, 2026 12:34 Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00

Alert History Patterns

Based on 50 historical alerts

Based on 50 historical alerts. Covering 9 different event types. Most common concerns: snow, winter, and freeze.

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About City Of Schenectady

City of Schenectady is a city in United States.

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Past Weather Alerts

5 of 42

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...In New York...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...In Massachu...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * W...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with up to 8 to 10 inches al...

Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Extreme Cold Watch

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below possible with the coldest wind chills...

Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026