Lake effect snow continues today, followed by extreme cold for the weekend, then heavy snow possible early next week.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northern New York and Vermont this evening through Saturday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills of -20F to -40F are expected. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern St Lawrence County today. A lake effect band will produce additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with highest amounts along and south of Route 3. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 23 Jan 5:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Wilmington NY

Winter Storm Watch January 25, 01:00pm until January 27, 01:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Warning
  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -34. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -56. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -21 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -54. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Cold and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 9 to 18 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around -2. East wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 5. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 15 to 17 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Temperature falling to around -5 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -34. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -21. Wind chill values as low as -56. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Wind chill values as low as -54. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. West wind 9 to 18 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around -2. East wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. High near 5. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 15 to 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind around 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Wilmington NY
 44.37°N 73.89°W (Elev. 3885 ft)
1:16 am EST Jan 23, 2026
6am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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