Overnight, it will be mostly cloudy with temperatures mostly in the mid-30s. Rain will develop from west to east across Long Island after around 5 a.m. Friday. Plan for a slower than usual morning commute due to steady moderate rain and snow melt. Some large puddles can be around thanks to the rain, but also any clogged storm drains. Temperatures on Friday will top out in the upper 30s to near 40 degrees. Spotty showers and drizzle will linger in the afternoon and early evening after the steadiest of the rain ends late-morning.

While a disruptive snowstorm cannot be ruled out just yet for Sunday afternoon into Monday, the latest thinking is for more nuisance to moderate impacts across Long Island. Expect for up to a few inches of snow and slippery travel. Confidence builds on Friday.

The next two main runs of weather computer guidance models will be crucial to the forecast for Sunday into Monday. Those come out overnight and again early Friday afternoon. This is why it will be important for you to check in with News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Rich Hoffman's forecast updates beginning at 5 a.m. Friday for increasing confidence on the storm track and level of local impacts. The News 12 Storm Watch Team will have another important update along with a FIRST CALL on any snow forecast totals for Sunday into Monday by 5 p.m. Friday. The entire News 12 Storm Watch Team will continue to have important updates for you into the weekend.

Saturday will not be perfect, but decent overall. It starts dry, with clouds and some hints of sunshine. Highs will be in the low 40s. There can be a couple of mixed rain and snow showers Saturday evening and overnight. A trace of snow cannot be ruled out Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Beyond the Sunday into Monday nearby storm chance, Tuesday looks nice, but chilly next week, with highs around 36 degrees. It will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy though. Temperatures return to the 40s for next Wednesday and Thursday with some rain shower chances.

Have a great night!