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.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.40 in (998.0 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 6 Feb 11:51 pm 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
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers.  Low around -5. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -24. Northwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -36. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around -5. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -24. Northwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -36. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -37. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 7 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)
1:56 pm EST Feb 6, 2026
12am EST Feb 7, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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