Sloppy weather is in the National Weather Service forecast for the North Country over the next few days, and with the changeable weather, the Coast Guard is renewing its warnings about unpredictable ice conditions.

The Weather Service expects frequent periods of precipitation through the weekend, changing from snow tonight, to snow and sleet, to rain Saturday, possibly heavy, turning to freezing rain Saturday night and back to rain by Sunday morning. In the higher elevations, more frozen precipitation can be expected.

"Any persons on the ice should be aware of the potential hazardous conditions," said Senior Chief Petty Officer Matthew Clark of the Coast Guard Sector Buffalo Command Center.

The Coast Guard wnts to remind people that ice is dangerous and unpredictable, especially during seasonal temperature transitions.

To encourage awareness and personal responsibility for safety, the Coast Guard recommends everyone abide by the following tips:

I – Intelligence: know the weather and ice conditions, know where you're going, and know how to call for help.

C – Clothing: ave proper clothing to prevent hypothermia.

E – Equipment: have proper equipment: marine radio, life jackets, screw drivers/ice picks, etc.

Low temperatures tonight are expected to be about 25, with a moderate south wind.

Temps will rise into the mid-40s Saturday, with wind gusts approaching 30 miles an hour from the south.

Gusty winds will persist Saturday night, with low temps right around the freezing mark.

Winds will moderate a bit Sunday and shift from the north as rain falls, perhaps as much as a half or three-quarters of an inch. Highs will reach about 37, NWS says.

Sunday night into Monday, the chance of rain diminishes from 40 percent to 20 percent.

With all the freezing, thawing, snow and rain, the Coast Guard warns that hazardous ice conditions will increase.

For specific, up-to-date forecasts for your area, visit NorthCountryNow.com’s weather page.