Before the next wintry or wet weather chances, it cannot be ignored how nice today and Saturday will be. Sunshine with highs in the 40s, and we do make a run at 50 on Saturday. THe days will melt a lot of snow and then at night we do have a chance of icy spots.

Sunday: USE CAUTION — A quick burst of snow is likely from around 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. This can be enough for reduced visibility and a coating up to 1 inch of new snow. This will lead to some new slippery spots. Most of Long Island should get around or less than 1 inch out of this, but there is potential for 2 inches if a brief heavier snow band develops.

Monday: The storm that's expected for Monday looks to mostly miss Long Island to the south. It cannot be ruled out, however, that a snow shower or some flurries could occur, but it is looking much drier overall as of Thursday night.

Tuesday - Wednesday: A brief period of snow or wintry mix will change to plain rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

The snow from this week's blizzard and snow Wednesday morning is melting quickly already. There is good reason for that. The higher angle of the sun, longer daylight, no ice pellets in the snowpack and warmer temperatures leading up to and following the Blizzard of 2026 all help to get off that snow much more quickly than if a storm of this magnitude happened in January.

Most of the snowpack may be gone within a week. That said, it could take until the end of March or early April to get the higher snow mounds to completely melt.

Here are a few anti-winter facts to look ahead to if you are still stuck in the winter blues like so many Long Islanders are.

TODAY: Mostly sunny. More melting snow. Highs around 40. Lows near 30. There can be some areas of fog into Saturday morning.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs 43-50. Lots of snow melt. Clear the storm drains. Lows near 29.

SUNDAY: USE CAUTION — Morning round of snow, may mix with rain. Slippery travel with less than 2 inches of new snow. Afternoon breaks of sunshine, turning breezy and colder. Highs around 38. Lows near 17.

MONDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy, flurries possible. Colder. Highs around 28. Lows near 19.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy, with a wintry mix developing in the afternoon or evening. This is expected to change to plain rain quickly overnight into Wednesday. Highs around 37. Lows near 28.

WEDNESDAY: Periods of rain. Highs around 42. Lows near 33.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, with scattered rain showers. Highs around 42. Lows near 34.