Lake Placid, NY

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View of Lake Placid from the summit of Little Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington.
View of Lake Placid from the summit of Little Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington - GFDL, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
45°F
High: 52° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSLK
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 93%
Tonight:A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday:A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 57°F. Risk of rain later today (50%). Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 57°F. Risk of rain (52%).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 57°F. Rain forecast later today (50%). Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 17/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 57°F. High rain probability (52%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 57°F. Rain forecast later today (50%). Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 16/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 57°F. High rain probability (52%).

About Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a New York destination for Olympic venues, mountain trails, cycling, events, and major four-season recreation.

Make the Most of a Lake Placid Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to precipitation, wind, temperature, visibility, water conditions, snow or ice, and seasonal access. Keep a shorter or more sheltered alternative ready.

Weather Tips for Lake Placid

  • Check official access notices, alerts, trail or road conditions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, cliffs, overlooks, or open ground become unsafe in thunder, high wind, ice, or poor visibility.
  • Bring layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and traction or flotation appropriate to the season and activity.
  • Allow extra time for traffic, limited winter daylight, lake-effect snow, freeze-thaw mud, and seasonal facility schedules.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Mirror Lake
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg
  • Whiteface Mountain
  • Wilmington
  • Keene
  • Olympic venues

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Lake Placid day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Lake Placid

☀
45°F
High: 52° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSLK
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 93%
Sun 🌧
57° 47°
50%
Mon 🌧
58° 47°
52%
Tue ☁
61° 47°
8%
Wed ⛅
68° 51°
4%
Thu ⛅
68° 51°
14%
Fri 🌧
65° 42°
29%
Sat 🌧
61° --°
22%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

57° Sun 58° Mon 61° Tue 68° Wed 68° Thu 65° Fri 61° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Sun 47° Mon 47° Tue 51° Wed 51° Thu 42° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 95 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:28 pm CDT

Lake Placid Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Lake Placid brings cold, shorter daylight, and periodic snow or ice. Snow and ice can support the listed winter activities, but conditions and access must be confirmed locally.

Spring

Spring is changeable, with rain, mud, snowmelt, rising water, and lingering ice in shaded or elevated terrain. Lower routes and developed facilities generally become usable before exposed, backcountry, or high-elevation areas.

Summer

Summer usually provides the broadest access, but heat, humidity, thunderstorms, crowds, and occasional wildfire smoke can alter plans. Start exposed outings early and keep a weather-safe turnaround point.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, and increasing wind. Early snow or ice can reach northern and elevated areas while lower valleys and coastal destinations remain milder.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 39–44°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 70–110 inches, with more in favored uplands.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest, with February similarly cold in northern and elevated areas.
  • Wettest season: precipitation is distributed through the year, with late spring through summer often wettest from rain and thunderstorms.
  • Driest season: no season is reliably dry statewide; early fall often provides the most stable outdoor windows.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best only where established winter recreation is supported.