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.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 20 Feb 12:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 01:39pm until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 20, 01:39pm until February 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Light and variable wind. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow between noon and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light northeast wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Light and variable wind. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.33°N 74.11°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
1:31 pm EST Feb 20, 2026
1pm EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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