Dangerous Cold Thursday Night into Friday for Northern New York

Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for St. Lawrence, Franklin, western Clinton, and western Essex counties of New York Thursday 7 PM through Friday 10 AM. Cold temperatures and breezy winds will cause wind chills to fall into the -20F to -30F range. 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 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.84 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 28 Jan 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Lake Placid NY

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 07:00pm until January 30, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Calm wind.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light west wind.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • 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 15. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light west wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Light west 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)
12:03 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
11pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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