Lake effect snow continues today, followed by extreme cold for the weekend, then heavy snow possible early next week.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northern New York and Vermont this evening through Saturday morning. Dangerously cold wind chills of -20F to -40F are expected. In addition, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern St Lawrence County today. A lake effect band will produce additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with highest amounts along and south of Route 3. Read More >

Current conditions at

Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)

Lat: 44.65°NLon: 73.47°WElev: 236ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 23 Jan 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Plattsburgh NY

Winter Storm Watch January 25, 01:00pm until January 27, 01:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 23, 07:00pm until January 24, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 4. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 13. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -23. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 4. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow. High near 13. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest 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 12. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Plattsburgh NY
 44.69°N 73.46°W (Elev. 121 ft)
1:16 am EST Jan 23, 2026
12pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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