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 >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

A Few Clouds

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 9:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Winter Weather Advisory February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 3pm.  High near 33. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 33. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 18. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY
 44.5°N 74.26°W (Elev. 1677 ft)
1:20 pm EST Feb 19, 2026
10pm EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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