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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 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

-12°F

-24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 8 Feb 12:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

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

    NOW until 1:00pm Sun

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -26. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -32. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -26. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light west wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.3°N 74°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
8:13 pm EST Feb 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Feb 8, 2026-6pm EST Feb 14, 2026
 
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