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Lake Placid in March

A good month — score 68 of 100

Typical March days in Lake Placid reach about 36°F with nights near 16°F; about 19 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Lake Placid in March

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 16°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 13 days in a typical March.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical March brings about 19 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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March vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.