Special Weather Statement Issued For Long Island

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Long Island warning of hazardous travel conditions for the Monday morning commute.

"Snow has melted and is expected to refreeze tonight across the Tri-State area," the statement says. "This will cause slippery conditions on untreated surfaces tonight into Monday morning."

There are multiple snow chances in the work week forecast. Little or no accumulation is currently expected. What is expected, though, is bone-chilling temperatures. High temperatures from Wednesday to Friday will be near the freezing mark.

Factoring in possible 45-50 mph wind gusts, Wednesday night and Thursday morning are when you will want to make sure you have several layers on if you are heading outside. The projected wind chill temperature for 7 a.m. Thursday: 3 degrees.

The full forecast:

Sunday Night- Scattered snow showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday- Scattered snow showers before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night- A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday- A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 8 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night- A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday- A chance of snow showers between 8am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Windy.

Thursday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

Thursday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Friday- A 30 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Friday Night- A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.