Rain, wind forecast across the North Country on Friday
Rain and windy conditions are forecast across Northern New York on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, followed by cooler weather and possible wet snow in higher elevations Saturday.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
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Rain is expected to move across the North Country on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing wet and windy conditions to communities including Watertown, Ogdensburg, Lowville, Canton, Harrisville and Alexandria Bay. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center said rain would spread into the Northeast, with light wet snow possible at higher elevations.
Forecasts listed Watertown at 60 degrees with cloudy skies, a south wind of 18 mph and a 90% humidity level. Ogdensburg was listed at 49 degrees with nearby showers. Lowville was at 52 degrees with rain showers, 100% humidity and a south wind of 16 mph. Harrisville was listed at 53 degrees with rain showers and a south wind of 17 mph, while Canton was at 54 degrees with showers nearby.
Temperatures were expected to drop overnight. Watertown’s forecast called for a low near 34 degrees, north-northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph and a 19% chance of precipitation. Lowville’s overnight forecast called for a low near 33 degrees, north-northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and a 40% chance of rain.
Other forecasts called for steady rain in the Watertown area Friday morning, showers in the afternoon and a high in the mid-60s. Rainfall estimates varied, ranging from about a quarter-inch to roughly 0.82 inch, depending on the forecast provider.
Saturday, Oct. 17, was expected to be cooler and windy, with northwest winds of about 20 to 30 mph and possible light snow or wet snow early. Drier and sunnier conditions were forecast from Sunday through Wednesday.
Residents can check the National Weather Service point forecast for Watertown, the NOAA Weather Prediction Center and updated local forecasts for changes in timing, rain amounts and conditions.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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