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LI Weekend Weather: Winter Cold Returns, Possibly Bringing Snow

The unseasonably warm temperatures aren't going to be around much longer, so enjoy them while you can.

Cold, winter temperatures are going to return to Long Island this weekend, and possibly bring some snow with them, the National Weather Service says.
Cold, winter temperatures are going to return to Long Island this weekend, and possibly bring some snow with them, the National Weather Service says. (Patch Graphic)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Enjoy the warm weather while you can, because it won't be sticking around much longer.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service say that Saturday will continue to be warm and sunny, but winter temperatures are coming back on Sunday. And maybe even bringing some snow with them.

Saturday could be the warmest day this week, with partly sunny skies and a forecasted high of 56 degrees. But things are going to change Saturday night, when temperatures will plummet down to about 28 degrees.

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There's also a 50 percent chance of snow late Saturday night and into Sunday. But it doesn't seem like there would be much, if any accumulation if that happened.

Temperatures are going to stay low as we head into next week. But luckily, the skies should stay clear.

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Here's the full weekend forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

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