Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for Long Island with snow on the way.

A total of 2-3 inches is likely to fall during the morning commute and into the early afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

That's not all that much, but the advisory, which will be in effect 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, was issued because of the timing of the snow.

"The advisory has been issued due to the potential high impact of snow falling during the morning rush hour," the weather service said.

The full forecast:

Wednesday Night- Rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday- Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am, then gradually ending. Temperature falling to around 30 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

Friday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 10 to 14 mph.

Friday Night- A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 11 mph.

Saturday- A 30 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Saturday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday- Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night- Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Monday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.