Strong Winds Today and Tonight

Widespread southerly wind gusts between 25 to 45 mph will occur today and tonight, with local gusts up to 55 mph expected across portions of the far northern Adirondacks and Route 11 corridor in northern New York. Isolated power outages are possible and a few tree limbs could be blown down. Secure any loose outdoor items. Read More >

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Light Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 9 Jan 7:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Altona NY

Wind Advisory January 9, 08:42pm until January 10, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory January 9, 08:42pm until January 10, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before midnight, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between midnight and 2am, then snow after 2am.  Low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Snow before midnight, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between midnight and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain showers likely between 8am and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Altona NY
 44.88°N 73.57°W (Elev. 502 ft)
6:26 pm EST Jan 9, 2026
8pm EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 16, 2026
 
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