Winter Storm Watch in effect along the southern Greens in Vermont and Essex and Clinton Counties in New York 10 AM Friday through 10 AM Saturday

A warm front will approach Friday afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is possible before a quick transition into moderate or heavy snow takes place during the Friday evening commute. 1 inch per hour snowfall rates are possible in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult travel is likely to be the main concern. 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.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 19 Feb 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Lake Placid NY

Winter Storm Watch February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 27. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 13. East wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Light east wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 27. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 13. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Light east wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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)
1:22 am EST Feb 19, 2026
3am EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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