A hazardous weather outlook remains in effect for St. Lawrence County as high winds continue to hit much of Northern New York, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Although air temperatures have warmed into the mid 30s to near 40, ground temperatures remain below freezing from the recent Arctic air mass of the past couple of days, NWS says. This means some roads and sidewalks are icy this morning, especially back roads and untreated surfaces.

Extra care when venturing out this morning is urged when driving and walking.

Surface conditions should gradually improve throughout the mid to late morning hours as air temperatures continue to climb into the 40s and ground temperatures warm as well, the service says.

A wind advisory remains in effect for St. Lawrence County through 11 a.m. with southwest winds of 18 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 48 mph.

The forecast calls for a high near 43 today with cloudy skies early before becoming partly sunny in the afternoon.

Tonight will see a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3 a.m. with a low around 38 degrees, the service says

Thursday should be a wet one with an 80 percent chance of rain and a daytime high near 45 with 8 to 15 mph southwest winds.

The forecast through next Tuesday is as follows:

Thursday

Rain. High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow likely before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light southwest wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

M.L.King Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.