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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Across Southeastern St. Lawrence County Today, then Cold Weather Friday Night and Saturday

Rounds of lake effect snow are expected today into tomorrow in southeastern St. Lawrence County with periods of localized heavy snow. Snowfall rates may exceed 1"/hour at times, and gusty winds 35 mph during falling snow will result in low visibility. Then, cold temperatures and gusty winds will occur Friday night and Saturday across northern New York and Vermont. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 22 Jan 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Saranac Lake NY

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch

  • Today

    Today: Occasional snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around 0 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 9 °F⇓

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -42. Blustery, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Occasional snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around 0 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -42. Blustery, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. West wind around 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Saranac Lake NY
 44.23°N 74.2°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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