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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

9°F

-13°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	-2°F (-19°C)
Last update	23 Jan 4:51 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Lake Placid 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
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 7 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: -21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
then Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: -8 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: -16 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Snow
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: -1 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 9 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: -5 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 0 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -21. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -44. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 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 -8. Wind chill values as low as -45. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around -1. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. High near 9. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind around 7 mph.