Dangerous Cold From 7 PM This Evening to 11 AM Friday

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the Adirondacks with wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. The Cold Weather Advisory has been expanded to include the Champlain Valley as well as the rest of northern New York and Vermont. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Mostly Cloudy

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 29 Jan 11:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Extreme Cold Warning January 30, 12:54am until January 30, 11:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning January 30, 12:54am until January 30, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -34. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Calm wind.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Light northwest wind.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -32. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -34. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Light northwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY
 44.5°N 74.26°W (Elev. 1677 ft)
12:35 am EST Jan 30, 2026
12am EST Jan 30, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026
 
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