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

5 Miles N Lake Placid 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 and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 8 °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. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 6 mph.  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 and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind around 11 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Lake Placid NY
 44.36°N 73.99°W (Elev. 3012 ft)
12:03 pm EST Jan 28, 2026
5pm EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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