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Dangerous Cold From 7 PM This Evening to 11 AM Friday

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the Adirondacks with wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. The Cold Weather Advisory has been expanded to include the Champlain Valley as well as the rest of northern New York and Vermont. The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be elevated, especially for vulnerable populations. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Fair

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 29 Jan 8:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Altona NY

Extreme Cold Warning until January 30, 11:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning until January 30, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Extreme Cold Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -32. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -31. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -32. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Altona NY
 44.84°N 73.64°W (Elev. 1033 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 pm EST Jan 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 5, 2026
 
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