Strong Winds Expected Today

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Franklin and Clinton Counties in New York from 5 PM today until midnight tonight. South to southeast wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Strong winds may break limbs or down trees, resulting in a few power outages. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Apr 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Lake Placid NY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 28 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am.  High near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 28 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 3 to 7 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)
6:59 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
8am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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