Winter Headlines in effect 10 AM today through 10 AM Saturday with heaviest snow in eastern foothills of the Adirondacks and south-central Vermont.

A warm front will approach this afternoon. A brief wintry mix or rain in warmer valleys is likely before a quick transition into moderate to heavy snow takes place during the evening commute. 1-1.5 inch per hour snowfall rates are likely in northeastern New York and much of Vermont. Difficult to very difficult travel is likely this evening. Light snow will continue Friday night into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 7:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Altona NY

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 08:16pm until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 20, 08:16pm until February 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light northeast wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 7 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Altona NY
 44.84°N 73.67°W (Elev. 984 ft)
5:49 pm EST Feb 20, 2026
8pm EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 27, 2026
 
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