There can be a few brief passing raindrops or flurries this evening with temperatures above freezing, but overall there is not much to worry about with tonight's weather on Long Island. After 10 p.m. and through early Friday morning, watch out for areas of black ice as temperatures drop into the 20s and refreezing of standing water occurs. Of course, continue to use caution with all of the snow around still even though several inches of it has already melted.

Before we get to our next wintry or wet weather chances, we cannot ignore how nice Friday and Saturday will both be great for more snow to melt and to just enjoy some time outside. There can still just be icy spots around especially at night and early in the morning. Enjoy!

Sunday: USE CAUTION — A quick burst of snow is likely from around 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This can be enough for reduced visibility and a coating to two inches of new snow. This will lead to some new slippery spots. Most of Long Island should get around or less than one inch out of this, but there is potential for two inches if a brief heavier snow band develops.

Monday: The storm we have been watching for Monday looks to mostly miss Long Island to the south. We cannot rule out a snow shower or some flurries, but it is looking much drier overall!

Tuesday - Wednesday: A brief period of snow or wintry mix will change to plain rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

I am sure you are noticing that the snow from this week's blizzard and snow Wednesday morning is melting quickly already. There is good reason for that. The higher angle of the sun, longer daylight, no ice pellets in the snow pack and warmer temperatures leading up to and following the Blizzard of 2026 all help to get of that snow much more quickly than if a storm of this magnitude happened in January.

Most of the snow pack may be gone within a week! That said, it could take until the end of March or early April to get the higher snow mounds to completely melt.

Here are a few anti-winter facts to look ahead to if you are still stuck in the winter blues like so many Long Islanders are. Winter will be over before we know it!

TONIGHT: A rain or snow shower early. Then, becoming partly cloudy with lows around the lower to middle 20s. Icy spots will reform into Friday morning. Please use caution traveling!

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. More melting snow. Highs around 39 degrees. Lows near 30 degrees. There can be some areas of fog into Saturday morning.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs around 45 degrees. Lows near 29 degrees.

SUNDAY: USE CAUTION — Morning round of snow. Slippery travel with less than two inches of new snow. Afternoon breaks of sunshine. Highs around 37 degrees. Lows near 17 degrees.

MONDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a snow shower or flurries possible. Colder. Highs around 28 degrees. Lows near 19 degrees.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a wintry mix developing in the afternoon or evening. This is expected to change to plain rain quickly overnight into Wednesday. Highs around 37 degrees. Lows near 28 degrees.

WEDNESDAY: Periods of rain. Highs around 42 degrees. Lows near 33 degrees.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 42 degrees. Lows near 34 degrees.

Have a great night!