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

9 Miles S Lake Placid NY

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

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Lake Placid NY
 44.14°N 73.97°W (Elev. 3333 ft)
12:03 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
6pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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