Heat Advisory in Effect for Portions of the Champlain Valley Today

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM today for the northern Champlain Valley. Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will result in heat index values in the lower to mid 90s, increasing the risk of heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside and take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Partly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light southwest wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light southwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light north wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.29°N 73.97°W (Elev. 1939 ft)
1:02 am EDT Aug 13, 2025
6am EDT Aug 13, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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