There continues to be a lot of buzz around the possibility of a big Sunday snowstorm, but what do we actually know five days out and is it a guarantee? Here is the latest on that, the current frigid weather we are dealing with and a look ahead to a more prolonged round of Arctic air.

The News 12 Storm Watch Team is continuing to track whether a significant winter storm will track over Long Island Sunday into Monday or whether we get "fringe" or no effects from the storm. Unfortunately, all possibilities are still on the table since the arrival of this storm, if it happens locally, would likely be Sunday afternoon into at least part of Monday of next week. It is impossible to have an idea of an exact winter storm track for a timeframe that is around five days down the road. The science just isn't there yet.

WHAT DO WE KNOW? There will be a significant winter storm developing south and west of Long Island.

WHEN WILL WE UNDERSTAND THE STORM TRACK BETTER? By Thursday, confidence will be increasing on whether it is more of a hit or miss. We should also have a better idea of the level of potential local impact at that time, too. This is when you will be able to start planning if if looks like we will be getting hit by significant snow.

WHAT ABOUT SNOW TOTALS? Once we get more accurate storm track data late-week, you will see our "first call" on potential snow totals. This will be by Friday night at the latest. Between Friday and Saturday, those snow totals will adjust as even better information on the storm comes in.

NEWS 12 HAS YOU COVERED! Please check back with our hyperlocal weather updates morning, afternoon and night on-air, on social media and on the News 12 APP - we will have frequent weather updates for you with the newest and best information on Sunday's potential storm.

Outside of that weekend storm chance, our weather continues to be frigid tonight through Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon through Thursday will feel better overall with highs getting into the 30s and 40s. Other than a brief rain or snow shower Wednesday evening and a slight rain shower chance Thursday, the weather will be mostly dry for mid to late week.

While there is a slight chance, the chance overall is much lower than it was last night and this morning.

Regardless of snow or not this weekend, temperatures will dramatically drop again Friday and through next week. This will be a much more impactful and longer lasting BITTER BLAST than the brief one we are going through now. Highs will range from the teens to 20s over the weekend and through at least all of next week.

Have a great night and stay warm!