Dangerous Cold Thursday Night into Friday for Northern New York

Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for St. Lawrence, Franklin, western Clinton, and western Essex counties of New York Thursday 7 PM through Friday 10 AM. Cold temperatures and breezy winds will cause wind chills to fall into the -20F to -30F range. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 5:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Wanakena NY

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 07:00pm until January 30, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -28. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Light northwest wind.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -9. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -28. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Light northwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Wanakena NY
 44.11°N 74.86°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
12:03 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
6pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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