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Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisories in effect in southern St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties from 1 AM Thursday through 7 PM Friday

Lake effect snow is expected to develop across St. Lawrence County first, and extend east Thursday afternoon, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible within lake effect snow showers. Travel could be very hazardous, especially for anyone traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fog/Mist

35°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.73 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 26 Nov 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Newton Falls NY

Lake Effect Snow Warning November 27, 01:00am until November 28, 07:00pm
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Lake Effect Snow Warning

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Snow showers. High near 33. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 37. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thanksgiving Day
Snow showers. High near 33. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 21. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Newton Falls NY
 44.27°N 74.92°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
5:42 am EST Nov 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Nov 26, 2025-6pm EST Dec 2, 2025
 
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