Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Across Southeastern St. Lawrence County Today, then Cold Weather Friday Night and Saturday

Rounds of lake effect snow are expected today into tomorrow in southeastern St. Lawrence County with periods of localized heavy snow. Snowfall rates may exceed 1"/hour at times, and gusty winds 35 mph during falling snow will result in low visibility. Then, cold temperatures and gusty winds will occur Friday night and Saturday across northern New York and Vermont. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 22 Jan 10:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a temperature rising to near 8 by 11am, then falling to around -2 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -42. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a temperature rising to near 8 by 11am, then falling to around -2 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -42. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Lake Placid NY
 44.16°N 73.97°W (Elev. 3058 ft)
9:06 am EST Jan 22, 2026
11am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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