Winter Storm Watch in effect along the southern Greens in Vermont and Essex and Clinton Counties in New York 10 AM Friday through 10 AM Saturday

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

Current conditions at

Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)

Lat: 44.39°NLon: 74.2°WElev: 1663ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 7:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Placid NY

Winter Storm Watch February 20, 10:00am until February 21, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 31. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light northeast wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Light east wind.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 31. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 15. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Light northeast wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Light east wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Placid NY
 44.29°N 73.97°W (Elev. 1939 ft)
5:08 am EST Feb 19, 2026
8am EST Feb 19, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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