Lake effect snow continues today, followed by extreme cold for the weekend, then heavy snow possible early next week.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northern New York and Vermont this evening through Saturday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills of -20F to -40F are expected. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern St Lawrence County today. A lake effect band will produce additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with highest amounts along and south of Route 3. Read More >

Current conditions at

Massena, Massena International-Richards Field (KMSS)

Lat: 44.94°NLon: 74.85°WElev: 217ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Rensselaer Falls NY

Winter Storm Watch January 25, 01:00pm until January 27, 01:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 8 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -16 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 0. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 10. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -29. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 0. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow. High near 10. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Rensselaer Falls NY
 44.56°N 75.25°W (Elev. 397 ft)
1:16 am EST Jan 23, 2026
5am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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