LI Snow Estimates Released For Midweek Storm

LONG ISLAND, NY — The odds of accumulating snow on Long Island this week have fallen, but wintry weather may still make for a rough morning commute on Thursday. Less than an inch of snow is expected Wednesday night into early Thursday, the National Weather Service says.

Freezing rain is what may cause issues on the roads. At the moment, the weather service says freezing rain is likely on the island from about 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday.

"Some of the most disastrous winter weather storms are due primarily to freezing rain," the weather service says.

This is the latest Long Island forecast:

Tuesday- Light rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night- A slight chance of light rain before 7pm, then a chance of light rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday- A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night- A slight chance of snow and sleet between 9pm and 11pm, then rain and sleet likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday- Freezing rain before 9am, then rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

Thursday Night- Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday- Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

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