Nassau County Hit by Snow and Sleet Storm, Business Owners Close Early

Storm Impacts Nassau County

• ❄️ A significant snowstorm impacted Nassau County, with snow eventually changing over to sleet and ice, making roads treacherous.
• 📌 The snow accumulation reached knee-deep in some areas, with central Nassau County receiving about 8-9 inches.
• 🥶 Frigid temperatures caused the snow to cling to roads immediately, creating hazardous driving conditions.

Business Closures and Public Safety

• 💼 Business owners in Plainview, like Town Bagel, had to close early for the safety of staff and customers.
• 🚗 Cars were seen fishtailing and getting stuck, despite efforts by state, county, and town snow plows.
• ⚠️ Officials urged residents to stay home and allow plows to clear roads, aiming for passable conditions by Monday morning.

Monday Commute and Travel Advisory

• 🧊 The combination of snow and cold temperatures is expected to lead to icing on roads, requiring extra time for commutes.
• 🏫 Most school districts on Long Island have already canceled classes for Monday.
• 🚆 The Long Island Railroad will operate on a weekend schedule.
• 🚗 Commuters planning to travel are advised to allow extra time to clear snow and ice from their vehicles.