Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect across the region for this weekend. Wind chills of 20 to 40 below zero are possible, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Prepare now for the extreme cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Partly Cloudy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.59 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Feb 9:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -11. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -7 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -27. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -36. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light west wind.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -11. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a temperature falling to around -7 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -27. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Wind chill values as low as -36. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY
 44.5°N 74.26°W (Elev. 1677 ft)
7:49 am EST Feb 6, 2026
10am EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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