Rain Likely New Year's Eve On Long Island After Warm, Sunny Week

LONG ISLAND, NY — Temperatures will climb back above freezing this week as the artic blast that hits the area dissipates. But those looking to spend their New Year's Eve outdoors may have to find other plans.

Today's temperatures will peak around 35 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, and get warmer throughout the week. The high will be in the low 50s by Saturday.

Skies will also be clear and sunny for the rest of the week, with only a few clouds here and there. Unfortunately, that clear weather won't hold out.

Rain is likely Saturday and Saturday night, and could continue into Sunday. So if you're planning on celebrating New Year's Eve outdoors, you'll want to bring an umbrella.

Here's the full week's forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

New Year's Eve: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.