SmithtownRadio.com Weather Center Alert

For those of you who like the winter chill and snow you're going to enjoy the next 72 hours - the rest of us will need to buddle up.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which is in effect until 1 pm Thursday.

A low pressure system approaching from the west is expected to bring us 2-3 inches of snow by Thursday evening.

Snow developing overnight Thursday should leave about 1 inch of the white stuff on the ground by about the time your kids are heading out to the bus stop Thursday morning.

Steady snow will continue into early afternoon with the heaviest of snow falling between 7 am and 11 am. This is expected to bring another 1-2 inches, bringing total snow accumulations to about 2-3 inches. The east end is expected to see higher snow accumulation. Gusty northwest winds are expected to develop during the early afternoon hours making traveling difficult due to decreased visibility. As well, road conditions will quickly become slippery at the onset of precipitation as very cold air is in place over the region and the snow is not expected to melt on contact with roadways.

In addition, these gusty northwest winds will also blast an artic air mass over the region. Sub zero wind chills expected both Thursday night and Friday. Frigid temperatures will grip the area right through Saturday and untreated roadways are expected to remain hazardous into the weekend. Be sure to use extra caution when driving.

For Thursday, a high of 22 is expected but will drop to 7 degrees Thursday night. A high of 19 is expected Friday, which will drop back into the single digits Friday night. Saturday a high of 19; a high of a 30 for Sunday. The wind chill will make it feel like the temperature is around zero.

You can get the latest forecast at the top and bottom of every hour on SmithtownRadio.com.