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Winter Storm Watch in effect along the southern Greens in Vermont and Essex and Clinton Counties in New York 10 AM Friday through 10 AM Saturday

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

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 19 Feb 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Lake Placid NY

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 26. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 17. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 26. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Lake Placid NY
 44.13°N 74.07°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
5:08 am EST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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