Heat Advisory in Effect for Portions of the Champlain Valley Today

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM today for the northern Champlain Valley. Hot temperatures and increasing humidity will result in heat index values in the lower to mid 90s, increasing the risk of heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside and take frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 9 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rainbow Lake NY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 82. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northeast wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
Rainbow Lake NY
 44.47°N 74.18°W (Elev. 1686 ft)
1:02 am EDT Aug 13, 2025
11am EDT Aug 13, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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