THIS AFTERNOON: STORM WATCH: Cloudy, cold and wet weather the rest of today
The rest of today will have periods of light to moderate plain rain. At times there will be some breaks where there is just drizzle around. Other times, some more moderate rain showers. Briefly, we may have sleet mixing with the cold rain. Temperatures will be 35 to 40 degrees through this evening so grab the warm jacket and umbrella. Please just use caution throughout tonight with the rainy weather and wet roads. Melting snow and rain can cause large puddles.
Tonight, a round of steady moderate rain will move through after 9 p.m. Areas of fog will develop by morning and if temperatures drop fast enough, there could a few icy spots to start off Wednesday morning as temperatures fall to 32 to 35 degrees. The weather improves Wednesday afternoon with sunny breaks and highs in the mid and upper 40s.
ADDITIONAL WET WEATHER THIS WEEK
THURSDAY: Cloudy skies with on and off showers. Highs will be near 45 degrees.
FRIDAY: Cloudy skies. Steady, moderate rain through the morning commute. Drier weather developing for the afternoon. Highs will be 40 to 45.
POTHOLE PROBLEMS
Potholes can be more difficult to see filled with water and there will be larger puddles around at times this week due to rain chances and more melting snow. Potholes can always be a problem this time of year, especially with daytime warming above freezing and overnight refreezing some nights. If you notice any trouble spots near you, please continue to let News 12 know.
DECENT WEATHER DAYS THIS WEEK
The weekend will also be warmer, with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid-50s, but with limited sun and a spotty shower chance each day. The trend into the beginning of next week features highs in the mid and upper 50s.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS SUNDAY
This is a reminder to "spring forward" one hour on Sunday morning at 2 a.m. Sunrise on Sunday morning will be at 7:15 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:51 p.m.
WARMER TEMPERATURE TREND
The month of March can be up-and-down weather-wise on Long Island. While some chillier days, again, cannot rule out later this month, the next 10 days look relatively warmer overall. As of Tuesday morning, the forecast high temperatures are in the 50s from Saturday through at least next Wednesday. The South Shore and East End can stay several degrees cooler with breezes off the water.