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New York — Gray skies hang low over the Capital Region this morning as cold air presses in, keeping Albany locked in a mid-winter chill. Sidewalks feel stiff underfoot, and the air bites as temperatures hover in the low 20s early on this MLK Day.
Clouds gradually thin through the morning, allowing brighter conditions by afternoon. Highs climb toward 30 degrees, but melting remains limited. Any moisture left on untreated roads or walkways could refreeze quickly after sunset, raising a quiet black ice risk during evening travel…