'Plowable Snow' Possible Next Week; Flooding Concerns First

Alright, March, we get it. You are a lion. And that lion will continue to roar as the National Weather Service says there's the potential for "a plowable snow" come the middle of next week.

But first we will be dealing with some pretty serious coastal flooding concerns into Sunday thanks to the nor'easter that clobbered Long Island Friday.

A coastal flood warning will be in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday for southern Nassau County. Coastal flood advisories will be in effect for the rest of the island during periods of high tide Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Elevated water levels and breaking waves of 4-8 feet will also likely result in significant beach erosion through Monday along the ocean beachfront, the NWS says.

As of 5:17 p.m. Saturday, PSEG Long Island says 9,140 of its customers are without power. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph on the island Friday knocked down numerous trees and power lines.

Check out the videos below of flooding in Port Jefferson and Northport on Friday.

As far as the snow threat goes, Wednesday is the day to watch. The NWS is currently predicting snow and a snow/rain mix for the island most the day. No accumulation estimates have been released yet, but forecasters say "a plowable snow is possible."

The full forecast:

Saturday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Breezy, with a north wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday- A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Monday- Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

Monday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Tuesday Night- Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday- Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night- Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday- Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Photo by Dennis Curry