March to Come in Like a Lion: 3 Rounds of Snow Ahead

Long Island could see several inches of snow fall through the weekend as three separate storm systems target the region.

Light snow is likely from about 4-10 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service says. Close to an inch of accumulation is expected, enough to make things slippery on the roadways. The rest of day Friday should be dry, but more snow moves in at night.

Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, is expected from late Friday night through Saturday morning. A total of 2-4 inches of snow is likely to accumulate on the island, with the higher amounts on the East End.

The third storm arrives Sunday night and while the weather service hasn't made any accumulation estimates for that one yet, the storm "may produce more precipitation and possibly more snow."

"The exact track of that storm and magnitude of the lingering cold air in its path will determine the extent and intensity of snow, ice and rain in the Eastern states from Sunday to early Monday," AccuWeather Meteorologist Courtney Travis said.

The full forecast:

Thursday Night- Light snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday- Light snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of light snow after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night- A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday- Snow likely before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night- A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday- A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night- Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then rain between 10pm and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday- Partly sunny, with a high near 40.