Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect for all of northern New York and Vermont for Saturday into Sunday afternoon. Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero are possible, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Prepare now for the extreme cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.78 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Feb 12:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around -4. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -38. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around -4. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -38. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind around 16 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Lake Placid NY
 44.14°N 73.97°W (Elev. 3333 ft)
2:06 pm EST Feb 5, 2026
12am EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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