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

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Fair

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Feb 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Altona NY

Extreme Cold Watch February 7, 07:00am until February 8, 01:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south wind.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 4. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 7. Wind chill values as low as -21. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south wind.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around 4. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 7. Wind chill values as low as -21. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind 11 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -7. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Altona NY
 44.84°N 73.64°W (Elev. 1033 ft)
2:06 pm EST Feb 5, 2026
12am EST Feb 6, 2026-6pm EST Feb 12, 2026
 
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