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Albany’s Changing Climate
Many people think that the climate is warming generally in Albany or maybe that summer days are getting warmer in Albany. The opposite is actually true – in the past twenty years summers are colder then in the 1950s and 1960s. In contrast winters and especially springs are warmer than years past.
Record Highs, 2000-2017 by Metrological Season
- Winter (December – February), 16
- Spring (March – May), 25
- Summer (June – August), 3
- Autumn (September – November) , 10
Most Record Highs Set Per Year:
- Since 1891: 1947 (9)
- Since 1970: 1981/2012 (8 each)
- Since 2000: 2012 (8)
NY 5A – 5S Split in Whitesboro
A cloverleaf built to help reduce delays from turning cars onto NY 5A, dating back to the era before the Thruway when traffic demands were higher. False color image.
