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.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.40 in (998.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 6 Feb 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Lake Placid NY

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

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around -6. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Areas of blowing snow after 8am. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -37. Windy, with a north wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -47. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 29 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -47. Windy, with a north wind 18 to 28 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -6. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow after 8am. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -37. Windy, with a north wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -47. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 29 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -47. Windy, with a north wind 18 to 28 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Lake Placid NY
 44.3°N 73.88°W (Elev. 3694 ft)
1:56 pm EST Feb 6, 2026
11pm EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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