Dangerous Cold From 7 PM This Evening to 11 AM Friday

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the Adirondacks with wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. The Cold Weather Advisory has been expanded to include the Champlain Valley as well as the rest of northern New York and Vermont. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 29 Jan 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Warning January 29, 07:00pm until January 30, 11:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -17. Light west wind.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Calm wind.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -17. Light west wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Light west wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Lake Placid NY
 44.22°N 73.93°W (Elev. 1978 ft)
12:35 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
2pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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