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Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisories in effect for southern St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties through 7 PM Friday

Lake effect snow showers will prevail through tonight, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 11 inches possible in the most persistent lake snow bands across portions of northern New York. Holiday travel be very hazardous at times, with poor visibilities in snow and blowing snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1003.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 26. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 13. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. High near 32. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 26. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 13. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 32. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.27°N 73.98°W (Elev. 1759 ft)
Last Update:
4:37 pm EST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Nov 28, 2025-6pm EST Dec 4, 2025
 
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