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Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Aug 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Saranac Lake NY

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southwest wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Saranac Lake NY
 44.33°N 74.14°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
6:08 am EDT Aug 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Aug 25, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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