Blustery and continued chilly with some sunshine returning (Photos)

An upper level low over the northeastern states will continue to provide cold and breezy weather, with more sunshine in valley locations. Some lingering lake effect and upslope snow showers will continue in favored areas, especially this morning. High pressure will then build into the region tonight into Friday with quieter weather and warmer temperatures. A developing coastal storm will continue to be monitored for the potential to bring accumulating snowfall to portions of the region this weekend.

Here is the exclusive Capital Region forecast from the Albany Weather Examiner:

• The next 48 hours…

Today – Mostly cloudy and breezy with a slight chance of flurries or snow showers, especially this morning, and a few breaks of sun possible. High 26-30. Winds northwest between 15 and 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

An upper level low over the northeast will continue to provide breezy and chilly weather with scattered snow showers persisting in lake effect and upslope areas.

Photo credit: 

AccuWeather.com

Location: Albany, NY

42.651428222656 ; -73.755271911621

Normal High/Low: 36° / 19°

Tonight – Partly cloudy. Low 13-17. Winds northwest between 10 and 15 mph.

Friday – Partly sunny with increasing clouds in the afternoon. High 35-39. Winds northwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night – Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Low 24-28. Winds southeast around 5 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

• The extended forecast…

Saturday – Cloudy with a chance snow in the morning, then snow likely in the late afternoon, possibly mixed with rain. High 35-39. Winds southeast between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Sunday – Cloudy with snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow showers. Low 28-32. High 35-39. Chance of snow 60 percent.

Monday – Partly sunny. Low 21-25. High 37-41.

Tuesday – Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Low 22-26. High 36-40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Wednesday – Cloudy with a chance of snow. Low 30-34. High 36-40. Chance of snow 40 percent.

Click on the “Subscribe” button above and enter your e-mail address to receive a free alert to your inbox when a new article is published. Please become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Any weather-related decisions should always be made after consulting proper statements and forecasts from the National Weather Service.

Interested in writing for Examiner.com? Visit this link to apply today!