Dangerous Cold Expected This Weekend

An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect for all of northern New York and Vermont for Saturday into Sunday afternoon. 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.

Fair

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 7:51 pm 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
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around -4. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around -4. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. 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)
2:06 pm EST Feb 5, 2026
8pm EST Feb 5, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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