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Wind Advisory in effect for most of the region from 8 AM to 8 PM today for strong gusty winds

A Wind Advisory is in effect for majority of the region from 8AM to 8PM today for southerly winds gusts between 45 and 55 MPH. The strongest winds will be between 9AM and 1PM in the northern Champlain Valley and northern slopes of the Adirondacks, with another round of strong winds in northern New York between 3PM and 8PM. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.37 in (994.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Lake Placid NY

Tornado Watch until June 18, 03:00pm
Wind Advisory until June 18, 08:00pm
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch until June 18, 03:00pm
    Wind Advisory until June 18, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers after 5pm. High near 62. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light west wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers after 5pm. High near 62. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light west wind.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Lake Placid NY
 44.34°N 73.99°W (Elev. 2234 ft)
Last Update:
10:00 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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