Winter Storm Warnings in effect for Essex County in New York, and the southern Greens of Vermont, with Winter Weather Advisories elsewhere from 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 to heavy snow takes place during the Friday evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult travel is likely Friday 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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Feb 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Lake Placid NY

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

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after noon.  High near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Lake Placid NY
 44.16°N 73.97°W (Elev. 3058 ft)
1:20 pm EST Feb 19, 2026
4pm EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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