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Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for Most of Northern New York

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from until 7 PM Thursday for most of northern New York. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches are expected. Precipitation will initially start as rain before changing over to snow with sharply falling temperatures. Travel could be very difficult, including the Thursday commutes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.42 in (997.7 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 9:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Russell NY

Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 15, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F⇓

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Russell NY
 44.36°N 74.99°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
12:56 pm EST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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