Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Capital Region

Snowfall predictions call for 2-6 inches as storm moves through Wednesday

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Capital Region, including Albany, Saratoga, and surrounding areas, from noon on Wednesday until 4 am Thursday. The storm is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow that will transition to all snow in the afternoon, with snowfall lasting into early Thursday morning. Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are predicted, with the potential for a light icy glaze in some areas south of Interstate 90.

Why it matters

Winter weather advisories are common in Upstate New York, but this storm could impact the Wednesday evening commute and lead to hazardous travel conditions. The snowfall is also part of a broader winter weather pattern that could bring additional snow and rain later in the week.

The details

The National Weather Service says the storm will start as a mix of rain and snow on Wednesday, then transition to all snow in the afternoon as temperatures drop. Snowfall is expected to continue into early Thursday morning. Areas south of Interstate 90 may also see a light icy glaze on top of the snow. The biggest impact from this storm is expected to be during the Wednesday evening commute, as roads could become slick and treacherous.

  • The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 until 4 am on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The storm is expected to start as a mix of rain and snow on Wednesday and transition to all snow in the afternoon, with snowfall continuing into early Thursday morning.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for issuing weather advisories and forecasts for the United States.

News Channel 13

A local television news station serving the Capital Region of New York.

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What they’re saying

“This storm is expected to start as a mix of rain and snow, turning to all snow on Wednesday afternoon with snowfall lasting until early Thursday morning. 2 to 6 inches of accumulation is expected, with areas south of Interstate 90 also getting a "light glaze" of ice.”

— National Weather Service

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm and provide updated forecasts and snowfall predictions as the system moves through the region on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Residents of the Capital Region should be prepared for potentially hazardous travel conditions on Wednesday evening, with snowfall and the potential for icy conditions making for a challenging commute. This storm is part of a broader winter weather pattern that could bring additional snow and rain later in the week.