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.

Overcast with Haze

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.91 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 29 Jan 5:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

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

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -16 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -21. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light northwest wind.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -21. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light northwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.27°N 73.98°W (Elev. 1759 ft)
12:35 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
6pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026
 
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