Snow will go, warm weather ahead
On the snow-covered field in Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay the Long Island Flag Football League concluded their winter season today with 4 teams shooting for the title. This is action between the All Americans and 2 Legit 2 Quit. (Jan. 22, 2012) Credit: Steven Sunshine
Make a snowman while you can -- much of the accumulation from Saturday's snowfall is likely to melt away in the face of temperatures in the 50s early in the week.
But Sunday's weather, dry and cloudy in the afternoon, was expected to turn to freezing rain toward evening, making travel hazardous and the morning commute a slick one, according to the National Weather Service in Upton.
Highs on Monday and Tuesday will reach the lower 50s, with pockets of heavy rain Monday night, said Lauren Nash, a meteorologist with the service. Temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday are also predicted to be higher than normal, in the mid-40s.
The region is not slated to see more snowfall this week, but forecasters are expecting rain Thursday night into Friday, Nash said.
A low-pressure system over the Midwest will push warm air in front of it, causing the mild temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, Nash said. The rain also helps keep temperatures up, she said.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
