Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for Most of Northern New York

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from until 7 PM Thursday for most of northern New York. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches are expected. Precipitation will initially start as rain before changing over to snow with sharply falling temperatures. Travel could be very difficult, including the Thursday commutes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.29 in (992.9 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Jan 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 03:08am until January 15, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 15, 03:08am until January 15, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  Temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 26. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. Temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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)
12:55 am EST Jan 15, 2026
3am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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