Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across the region for this weekend. Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero are possible, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Prepare now for the extreme cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Mostly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.45 in (1001.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 6 Feb 2:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, with a high near 24. Light south wind.

    High: 24 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around -4. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -4 by 10am. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Light west wind.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, with a high near 24. Light south wind.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -4. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -4 by 10am. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light west wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.3°N 74°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
1:56 pm EST Feb 6, 2026
3pm EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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