STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dense fog and potential black ice will create hazardous conditions for Staten Island residents Wednesday morning, with improving conditions expected later in the day as temperatures rise.

Rain will be the primary precipitation that occurs throughout the day.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Staten Island until 10 a.m. Wednesday, with visibility potentially reduced to a quarter mile or less. Areas of black ice are also possible on untreated surfaces, especially during the early morning hours when temperatures remain near or below freezing.

According to the the National Weather Service, these conditions will improve by mid-morning as temperatures rise above freezing.

Rain is expected to develop across Staten Island after 7 a.m. Wednesday and continue through much of the day. The National Weather Service indicates there may be a brief afternoon lull in the steadiest rain along the coast before precipitation redevelops later in the day. Winds will remain light at 5 mph or less, becoming northeasterly by Wednesday night as the rain tapers off.

For New York City, temperatures are expected to rise quickly Wednesday morning, eliminating any freezing rain threat for the metro area. The rain will continue into Wednesday night before ending.

Fog will linger into the evening hours, potentially creating additional visibility issues for the evening commute.

Looking ahead, Thursday should bring improving conditions with higher visibility, but another system approaches Thursday night into Friday. This will bring rain to Staten Island and the city, while areas farther inland may see a wintry mix. Saturday appears to be mainly dry before another potential coastal storm system approaches late Sunday into early next week.

The National Weather Service is monitoring a coastal low pressure system that could impact the region late in the weekend into early next week. While specific details remain uncertain this far in advance, current forecasts suggest the potential for significant precipitation, possibly including snow, beginning Sunday.

A draft of this story was generated using AI. It was reviewed, edited and approved by Advance/SILive.com staff.