Warming Centers Open In Nassau As Region Braces For Possible Snow

OYSTER BAY, NY — A number of warming centers are now open across Nassau County for those looking to escape the bitter cold, officials announced Monday.

The warming sites will remain open through Monday, Jan. 3, offering residents heat and shelter as the region braces for the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures. Masks will be required indoors.

Locations include:

Bethpage

• Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center — 1001 Stewart Ave.
  • Open until midnight

Hicksville

• Cantiague Park Administration Office — 480 W. John St.
  • Open until 6 p.m.

Massapequa

• Marjorie Post Park Ice Rink (Skate House) — Unqua & Merrick Roads
  • Open until midnight

Uniondale

• Mitchel Field Administration Building — 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
  • Open until 6 p.m.

Wantagh

• Wantagh Administration Building — 1 King Rd.
  • Open until 6 p.m.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman reminds residents without shelter to call the Department of Social Services, which has activated its Winter Sheltering Program, at 1-866-WARMBED.

The county's Shelter Relief Program is open seven days a week, both day and night. The Emergency Night Service (ENS) opens at 6 p.m. ENS handles nighttime WARMBED calls.

THE WEATHER AHEAD

A couple inches of snow could fall on Monday just a day after Long Islanders enjoyed record-high temperatures.

Temperatures will drop below freezing early Monday, setting the stage for the winter weather.

The window of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is when the National Weather Service says the odds of snow are the highest on the Island.

A total of 1-2 inches of accumulation is expected for parts of Suffolk County. Nassau County will likely see less than an inch.