Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

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

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.59 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 10:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Paul Smiths NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 11:27pm until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 20, 11:27pm until February 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northeast wind.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. West wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Paul Smiths NY
 44.41°N 74.22°W (Elev. 1699 ft)
5:49 pm EST Feb 20, 2026
11pm EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 27, 2026
 
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