LI December Forecast: Cold And Rainy With Possible Snow Showers

Temperatures along the east coast will be colder than average during the month of December, according to The National Weather Service, which has released an updated 30-day forecast for the month.

A "major" pattern change will result in some cold weather for the weeks to come, the National Weather Service says. The longwave pattern change is likely to occur during the first week of December, the NWS predicts.

"A cold front, associated with the onset of the major pattern change is expected to result in precipitation amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches across the Eastern United States during the first week of December," the monthly outlook says.

How does that affect Long Island?

Long Island won't be bearing the brunt of the cold weather. Most days will have highs in the 50s and 40s in the upcoming weeks and the only chance of snow showers will be Tuesday Dec. 12 and Wednesday, Dec. 13, according to the Weather Channel. (see week-ahead forecast below)

There is a chance of freezing rain hitting the area on Friday, Dec. 15.

Here is the forecast:

Friday afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Monday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.

Tuesday night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

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