Lake effect snow continues today, followed by extreme cold for the weekend, then heavy snow possible early next week.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northern New York and Vermont this evening through Saturday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills of -20F to -40F are expected. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern St Lawrence County today. A lake effect band will produce additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with highest amounts along and south of Route 3. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 23 Jan 1:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

Winter Storm Watch January 25, 01:00pm until January 27, 01:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow between 2pm and 4pm. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -38. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: -3 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 2. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 12. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 2pm and 4pm. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -36. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Wind chill values as low as -38. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 2. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow. High near 12. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.31°N 74.12°W (Elev. 1591 ft)
1:16 am EST Jan 23, 2026
2am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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