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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect from 4 PM This Afternoon to 7 AM Tomorrow for St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties of New York

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 AM this afternoon to 7 AM tomorrow with between 2 and 6 inches of snow expected across portions of northern New York. Plan on slippery road conditions and periods of poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Snow may be heavy at times late this evening between 8 PM and 1 AM. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (1001.2 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-10°F (-23°C)
Last update 31 Dec 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light southwest wind.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.31°N 74.12°W (Elev. 1591 ft)
Last Update:
1:08 am EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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