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Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect until 4 PM Today

Ice accumulations of 0.4 to 0.7 inch are expected in the St Lawrence Valley and portions of central/eastern VT, with 0.2 to 0.4 inch elsewhere. Travel will be very difficult, especially during this morning's commute. Isolated to scattered power outages are possible due to the ice. Gusty west to southwest winds 35 to 50 mph develop later today and tonight, with additional power outages possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.15 in (988.6 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

Ice Storm Warning December 29, 09:20am until December 29, 04:00pm
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Ice Storm Warning
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    Ice Storm Warning December 29, 09:20am until December 29, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Ice Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 42 °F⇓

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Light southwest wind.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Light southwest wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light west wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.33°N 74.11°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 am EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 4, 2026
 
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