Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across the region for this weekend. 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.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.45 in (1000.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Feb 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Lake Placid NY

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

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 19. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around -6. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -35. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -46. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 24 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Light northwest wind.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 19. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -6. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -35. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -46. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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)
1:56 pm EST Feb 6, 2026
4pm EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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