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Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across the region for this weekend. Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero are possible, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Prepare now for the extreme cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors. 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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.40 in (998.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 6 Feb 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Low around -2. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -3 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 2 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -32. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Light west wind.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around -2. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -3 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -32. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -35. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Light west wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light west wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. 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:
1:56 pm EST Feb 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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