Special Weather Statement Issued With Snow on The Way

A weak storm system will move through the region Wednesday night into early Thursday, bringing a light snowfall to Long Island. The snow may mix with and change to sleet and spotty light freezing rain. Any precipitation should end by sunrise.

Less than an inch of snow accumulation is expected for most of the island and a light glaze of ice is possible. The best chance for more than an inch of snow will be on the East End.

Be prepared for slippery conditions and use extra caution when driving on snow covered or icy roads.

There are several other chances for snow in the extended forecast below.

Wednesday Night- Snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night- A 20 percent chance of light snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Friday- A 20 percent chance of light snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night- A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday- A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday- A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night- Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday- Partly sunny, with a high near 35.