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.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Lake Placid NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Lake Placid NY
 44.14°N 74°W (Elev. 3652 ft)
1:34 am EST Feb 20, 2026
3am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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