Strong Winds Expected Today

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Franklin and Clinton Counties in New York from 5 PM today until midnight tonight. South to southeast wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Strong winds may break limbs or down trees, resulting in a few power outages. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Lake Placid NY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 35. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm.  High near 36. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 35. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. High near 36. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light west wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Lake Placid NY
 44.31°N 73.97°W (Elev. 2123 ft)
3:03 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
6am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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