Storm Could Bring First Snowflakes of Season to Long Island

Long Island could see its first snowflakes of the season later this week.

A weather pattern more typical of late December or early January will continue across the region, according to AccuWeather. With a storm coming up the coast Thursday and temperatures solidly below normal for this time of year, there will be a chance of mixed snow and sleet on the island.

Any accumulating snow should remain well north and west of the area.

Before we get to the snow chance, rain will overspread the area Monday night as low pressure approaches from the southwest. The rain will be locally heavy at times overnight into Tuesday morning before it tapers off Tuesday afternoon as the low quickly moves away from the region.

In addition to the rain, winds will be gusty at times Monday night through the day on Tuesday. By Tuesday night, high pressure will begin to build into the area, resulting in decreasing winds and a much drier and sunnier day on Wednesday.

The full forecast:

Monday Night-
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Temperature falling to near 44 by 8pm, then rising to around 49 during the remainder of the night. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday- Rain, mainly before noon. High near 55. East wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night- Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northwest wind around 16 mph.

Wednesday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

Thursday- A 50 percent chance of rain after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42.

Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday- Rain likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

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