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

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 7:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Watch February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 0. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -26. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Calm wind.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around 0. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -26. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Lake Placid NY
 44.2°N 73.93°W (Elev. 2339 ft)
2:06 pm EST Feb 5, 2026
8pm EST Feb 5, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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