Long Island forecast: Showers all week ahead of New Year's Eve

Long Island is facing a wet week ahead, including the potential for heavy rain Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Showers are in the forecast every day this week, finally — potentially — clearing by Saturday night.

Drizzle is expected to arrive Wednesday morning, before turning into a more steady rain in the afternoon. A heavy downpour is possible Wednesday night with between 1 to 2 inches of rain possible, forecasters said. 

More rain is expected Thursday with up to a half inch possible heading into Thursday night. Lighter rain is also expected Friday through Saturday morning. 

Temperatures are expected to linger in the 40s through most of the week, before dropping into the 30s Friday night. Saturday is still forecast to see highs in the 40s and freezing temperatures Saturday night. 

Forecasters are calling for clear, mostly sunny skies on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with highs in the low 40s.

But, temperatures New Year’s Eve night figure to hover right around the freezing mark — hugging 31-32 degrees.

There is still no snow in the forecast, but dry weather and cold temperatures dipping into the 20s is possible next week.