Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

A warm front will approach this afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is likely before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult to very difficult travel is likely this evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 20 Feb 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Lake Placid NY

Winter Storm Warning until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until February 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind around 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind around 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind 9 to 14 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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)
6:36 am EST Feb 20, 2026
12pm EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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