Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisories in effect for southern St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties through 7 PM Friday

Lake effect snow followed by upslope snow showers are expected to develop Thursday morning and persist through Thursday night, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 11 inches possible in the most persistent lake snow bands. Holiday travel could be very hazardous. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Wanakena NY

Lake Effect Snow Warning until November 28, 07:00pm
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Lake Effect Snow Warning
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    Lake Effect Snow Warning until November 28, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Fri

    Lake Effect Snow Warning

  • Thanksgiving Day

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 22. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 28. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 36. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 20. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Snow showers. High near 33. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 22. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 28. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 20. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Wanakena NY
 44.11°N 74.89°W (Elev. 1532 ft)
4:46 am EST Nov 27, 2025
12pm EST Nov 27, 2025-6pm EST Dec 3, 2025
 
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