Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisories in effect for southern St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties from 1 AM Thursday through 7 PM Friday

Lake effect snow is expected to develop Thursday morning and persist through Thursday night, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches possible in the most persistent lake snow bands. Holiday travel could be very hazardous. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 7 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Nov 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Lake Placid NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 25. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 32. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thanksgiving Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 25. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 32. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light west wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 6 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Lake Placid NY
 44.34°N 73.99°W (Elev. 2234 ft)
12:38 pm EST Nov 26, 2025
9pm EST Nov 26, 2025-6pm EST Dec 3, 2025
 
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