Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

A warm front will approach this afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is likely before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult to very difficult travel is likely this evening. 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 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

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

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light east wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light east wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.31°N 74.12°W (Elev. 1591 ft)
1:34 am EST Feb 20, 2026
3am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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