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Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory in Effect until 7 AM This Morning for St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties of New York

A Winter Storm Warning and a Weather Advisory are in effect until 7 AM this morning with between 3 and 9 inches of snow expected across portions of northern New York. Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of poor visibility. Hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel this morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.28 in (994.1 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 1 Jan 12:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Lake Placid NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 7 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)
Last Update:
12:32 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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