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Winter Storm Warnings in effect for Essex County in New York, and the southern Greens of Vermont, with Winter Weather Advisories elsewhere from 10 AM Friday through 10 AM Saturday

A warm front will approach Friday afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is possible before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the Friday evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult travel is likely Friday Evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Wilmington NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 27. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 19. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 11 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 9 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 27. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 19. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 11 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 9 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 13 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 13 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Wilmington NY
 44.37°N 73.89°W (Elev. 3885 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 pm EST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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