Several Rounds of Strong Winds Expected Into Tuesday

A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the Adirondacks and their northern slopes, with Wind Advisories for the rest of the area through 11 AM Tue. Isolated to scattered power outages and difficult travel are possible. South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph anticipated. Sharply colder temperatures will arrive tonight, with light snowfall accumulations possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.23 in (990.3 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Mar 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

High Wind Warning March 17, 02:18am until March 17, 11:00am
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning March 17, 02:18am until March 17, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 9 mph becoming south in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 11 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 9 to 11 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)
2:19 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
2am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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