Frozen riverwalk, Feb. 18, 2021. Photo: Peter Blasl

Snow and freezing rain early this morning will result in icy conditions on untreated roadways and walkways, the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement this morning.

Use extreme caution if traveling this morning, the weather service said.

Mixed precipitation will continue through mid-afternoon today. Snow is likely after 3 p.m. New snow accumulation of less than an inch is possible.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m.

High temperatures today will reach the mid-30s, with wind chill values between 20 and 25.

The weekend will bring sunny skies and cold temperatures with highs both days topping out in the mid-30s.

Snow accumulations of four to six inches were reported across Long Island as of 10 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in New York.

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