Seasonably chilly, with peeks of sunshine for 1st day of year on Long Island

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Addison Green says clouds move in this afternoon and there could be a stray raindrop or flake for tonight's countdown to 2024. HEADLINES

Sun to start
Clouds late in the afternoon
Stray raindrop or flake for the countdown
Next storm approaches Sunday (next Sunday)

FORECAST: NEW YEARS EVE: Dry and cooler with sun to start, then a mix of sun and clouds late in the day. Highs in the low to mid 40s.

AT MIDNIGHT: Mainly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s for the midnight countdown.

NEW YEARS DAY: Seasonably chilly with just peeks of sunshine. Highs in the low to mid 40s. Then clear and cold overnight. lows in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY: A cold start with plenty of sunshine. Highs in the 40s. Overnight lows near 30. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with seasonable temperatures. Highs in the low to mid 40s. Overnight lows near 30. THURSDAY: Cloudy with a stray shower or snowflake late in the day. Highs in the low to mid 40s. Overnight lows in the 20s. FRIDAY: Clear and cold with highs in the mid 30s. NEXT WEEKEND: Watching a chance for a coastal storm on Sunday. Still too early to fine-tune any deals, we'll know more mid-week.