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

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 30 Jan 12:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Warning January 30, 01:44am until January 30, 11:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning January 30, 01:44am until January 30, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 1pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -19. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light west wind.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Calm wind.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind around 13 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -19. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light southwest wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. 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 am EST Jan 30, 2026
1am EST Jan 30, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026
 
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