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Winter Storm Warnings in effect for Essex County in New York, and the southern Greens of Vermont, with Winter Weather Advisories elsewhere from 10 AM Friday through 10 AM Saturday

A warm front will approach Friday afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is possible before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the Friday evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult travel is likely Friday Evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 19 Feb 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Keene NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Keene NY
 44.24°N 73.86°W (Elev. 2093 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 pm EST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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