Dangerous Cold Thursday Night into Friday for Northern New York

Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for St. Lawrence, Franklin, western Clinton, and western Essex counties of New York Thursday 7 PM through Friday 10 AM. Cold temperatures and breezy winds will cause wind chills to fall into the -20F to -30F range. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast with Haze

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

Cold Weather Advisory January 29, 07:00pm until January 30, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 12. Calm wind.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Light west wind.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 12. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -2. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Light west wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.33°N 74.11°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
12:03 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
5pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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