Icy conditions and cold will continue into Monday. The good news is, though it will still be below freezing Monday afternoon, temperatures will improve near the freezing point of 32 degrees. Skies will become cloudy Monday night, setting up an approaching weak system that will bring some snow flurries or showers mainly to the western side of the Island, such as Nassau County, but some flakes are possible for parts of Suffolk County.
The rest of Christmas Eve will be finally above freezing in the afternoon, dry heading into Hanukkah and Christmas Day with more sunshine and temperatures rising to the upper-30s and 40s by the end of the week.
The weekend will be near normal but there are a few chances for rain during the weekend.
WHAT TO KNOW:
- Bitter cold continues tonight with some icy spots likely on the roads.
- Dry for Monday, cold start with improved temperatures near 32 degrees in the afternoon and evening.
- A few flurries or snow showers are possible Tuesday morning, mainly for Nassau County.
- Holidays will be above freezing, sunny and dry.
FORECAST:
OVERNIGHT: Bitter, cold and clear. Lows in the low teens or single digits.
MONDAY: Sun to start, then some clouds. Highs near 30 degrees. Lows in the mid-20s.
TUESDAY: A few snow flurries or showers mainly for Nassau County late in the morning. Afternoon temperatures are above freezing. Highs near 40 degrees. Lows in the mid-20s.
WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. Highs near 40. Lows in the mid-20s.
THURSDAY: Peeks of sunshine. Highs near 40 degrees. Lows in the upper-20s.
FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sun. Highs near 40 degrees. Lows in the upper-20s.
THE WEEKEND: A few stray showers and milder. Highs in the mid-40s.