LI Now: Traffic and weather for Monday, Nov. 3, 2014

Welcome to the LI Now daily post for Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

As you head out to work, to drop your children off at school or to run errands, this post will keep you updated about local traffic and transit conditions and weather.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

WEST ISLIP: If you're looking to take the scenic route along the South Shore, please note that the left lane is closed on the Robert Moses Causeway approaching Ocean Parkway.

LIE: It's slow through most of Nassau County. The Northern State has stop-and-go traffic through pockets of Nassau County as well. Volume will build as the commute goes on.

SOUTHERN STATE: It's slow from West Babylon through Freeport and again approaching the Queens County line.

For updated traffic and transit information, visit the newsday.com page at traffic.newsday.com.

WEATHER

It's going to be cold early in the week and rainy later on. Here is a look at the five-day forecast:

MONDAY: After a raw, chilly Sunday, it will be a bit more comfortable today, with sunny skies and a high of about 57.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and 62 degrees. It's playing out to be a perfect fall day on Long Island.

WEDNESDAY: Clouds roll in, but the high temperature holds at 64 degrees. Enjoy the day, because if the five-day forecast holds up, it's about to get worse.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY: We warned you. The temperature is expected to be in the upper 50s, and there is a 70 percent chance of rain both days.

Tomorrow is Election Day

Take a look at Newsday's Voters Guide. It's there to give you key details about the candidates before Tuesday, which is Election Day.