Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

A warm front will approach this afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is likely before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult to very difficult travel is likely this evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

A Few Clouds

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Wanakena NY

Winter Weather Advisory February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind around 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Wanakena NY
 44.11°N 74.86°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
1:34 am EST Feb 20, 2026
2am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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