New Long-Range Long Island February Forecast Released

LONG ISLAND, NY — It looks like we can put the snow shovels away, retire the winter jacket and start getting our spring attire ready soon. A winter that has been largely lackluster is expected to continue through at least the first half of February, according to a new report by the National Weather Service.

The US National Weather Service in Boston, MA said this morning that "[Extended Forecast] while it's cold this morning all indications are for above normal temperatures to persist along the East Coast...at least the first 10 days or so of February."

It's actually even more pronounced than that. From Feb. 1 through Feb. 8, the weather service shows temps will be far above normal on average. Long Island will see temps rise into the 50s next week.

image via NWS

It appears that we'll be a bit cooler but still above normal from Feb. 9 through the middle of the month, according to the weather service. The Weather Channel backs up the National Weather Service and shows daytime temperatures on Long Island remaining well above freezing each day from Feb. 1 through Feb. 13.

image via NWS

What About that Weekend Snow Chance?

There is a slight chance of rain and snow Saturday morning, but no snow accumulation is expected.

"There remains some uncertainty as to the extent of the precipitation shield across the region, with some guidance bringing light precipitation across the entire forecast area, while other guidance keeping the precipitation just to the south of Long Island," the weather service says.

Here is your extended forecast via the National Weather Service:

Friday- Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 30 and 40. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night- A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday- A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night- A slight chance of sprinkles before midnight, then a slight chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Sunday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday- Sunny, with a high near 51.

Monday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday- Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Tuesday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Written by Brian McCready