Saranac Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Saranac Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Saranac Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Saranac Lake averages 104 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Lake Placid 2 S (12.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Dec is the snowiest month (22.7 in). A typical winter brings about 42.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 11.0 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Saranac Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Saranac Lake in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Saranac Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Saranac Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Saranac Lake
That is more snow than 97% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New York average of 55.2 inches.
Station: Lake Placid 2 S (NOAA USC00304555), elevation 576 m, 12.1 km from Saranac Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Saranac Lake
- Dannemora 107″/yr
- Malone 98.1″/yr
- Plattsburgh 50.1″/yr
- Potsdam 77.3″/yr
- Ticonderoga 58.6″/yr
- Canton 77.3″/yr
- Massena 75.2″/yr
- Warrensburg 77.5″/yr
- Gouverneur 92.4″/yr
- Queensbury 60.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Saranac Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Saranac Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Saranac Lake get a year?
On average 104 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Lake Placid 2 S.
What is the snowiest month in Saranac Lake?
Dec, with an average of 22.7 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.