Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for Most of Northern New York

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from until 7 PM Thursday for most of northern New York. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches are expected. Precipitation will initially start as rain before changing over to snow with sharply falling temperatures. Travel could be very difficult, including the Thursday commutes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.44 in (998.2 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Lake Placid NY

Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Temperature falling to around 4 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 17 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind around 14 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 4 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 17 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 16 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Southwest wind 14 to 17 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)
12:56 pm EST Jan 14, 2026
8pm EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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