Long Island could get up to 4 inches of snow this weekend, National Weather Service says

Long Island could now see 2 to 4 inches of snow on Saturday night, the first measurable snowfall of the season, the National Weather Service said.

Service meteorologist James Tomasini said the new snowfall amount increased due to low pressure that will form offshore and pass south of Long Island, bringing chances up to 80%.

"It should be a pretty quick hitter," Tomasini said.

Friday will see wind chill values between 20 and 25 during the day, but winds will drop by the evening with lows in the mid-20s.

Saturday’s wind chill values will feel like they are between 20 and 30, while lows will be in the lower 20s at night.

Snowfall could begin as early as 7 p.m. Saturday, but will most likely start around midnight and last through Sunday morning. The highest amounts of accumulation will most likely occur in eastern Suffolk.

"If you're traveling Saturday night or Sunday morning, just use extra caution driving in the snow," Tomasini said.

The last time Long Island experienced measurable snowfall at Long Island MacArthur Airport was Feb. 20, with only a 10th of an inch, "not a whole lot," Tomasini said.

Sunday will see highs in the low-to-mid 30s.

Visible snow will likely not melt until Tuesday, when temperatures begin to climb above freezing.

If you’re not a fan of snow, there’s a silver lining, Tomasini said.

Wednesday will see highs in the low-to-mid 40s while Thursday will be as warm as the low 50s.