Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for all of northern New York and Vermont for Saturday into Sunday afternoon. Wind chills of 20 to 35 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.

Mostly Cloudy

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 5 Feb 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Extreme Cold Watch February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 5 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around -5. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -7. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around -5. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY
 44.5°N 74.26°W (Elev. 1677 ft)
12:57 am EST Feb 5, 2026
5am EST Feb 5, 2026-6pm EST Feb 11, 2026
 
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