Islip MacArthur Airport reached 42 degrees yesterday. It was the first time topping the 40-degree mark since Jan. 22. With temperatures near or below freezing this morning (and for the next few mornings) black ice will be a concern on untreated surfaces from snow melt. If an area looks shiny, it's most likely icy. Just be more aware of this going forward to help avoid slips and falls.

Today and tomorrow is dry, although cloudy skies are expected this afternoon. The next chance for wintry weather is overnight Friday. A few flurries are expected with snow accumulations under half an inch, mainly between midnight and 7 AM Saturday.

Saturday and Sunday is dry during the daytime. We are watching a passing storm, which is expected to miss us or graze us Sunday night into Monday morning. A few rain or snow showers are possible. It's too early to make a call on whether we will see any accumulations, but the risk for plowable snow is low.

Temperatures will generally near near or slightly below normal for the next few days, but by next week, we could see a string of highs in the 40s, which will contribute to plenty of snow melt. Rain showers are expected during the middle of next week.