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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 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Overcast with Haze

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 7 Feb 7:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Rainbow Lake NY

Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 08:31pm until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning February 7, 08:31pm until February 8, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Sun

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light south wind.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -33. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light south wind.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 8 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)
Last Update:
8:13 pm EST Feb 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Feb 7, 2026-6pm EST Feb 14, 2026
 
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