Winter Weather Watch: Staten Island Braces for Ice and Snow

Staten Island is in for a chilly ride this week. The weather folks are warning about black ice on the roads early Wednesday. This is because the roads are still wet from Tuesday's rain, and the temperature is just above freezing. It's a slippery situation, so drivers need to be extra careful. The wind will pick up in the morning, blowing up to 30 mph. But don't worry, it will calm down by late afternoon. The good news is that the day will be dry, and the temperature will reach the low 40s. The sky will clear up as the day goes on. Wednesday night will be cloudy, and the temperature will drop to the upper 20s to low 30s. It's going to be cold, so bundle up!Christmas Day on Thursday looks dry, but there might be a quick rain or snow shower late in the morning. Don't expect any snow to stick around, though. The temperature will be in the low 40s again. The big weather event is coming on Friday. The weather service is pretty sure there will be enough snow to need a shovel. They're predicting 2-5 inches for Staten Island and New York City. The snow will start Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday morning. Sunday will bring another weather system. It will start as a mix of rain and snow before turning into all rain. By late Monday, the weather will be dry, and the temperature will be normal for this time of year. The good news is that there's no worry about coastal flooding this weekend. The water levels will rise Friday night into Saturday but won't reach flood levels.