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Long Island Weather: Heavy Snow to Snarl Rush Hour Commute
BREAKING: Major disruptions to the evening commute are now likely as snow total estimates have risen drastically for the island.
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Just a few hours ago, the National Weather Service was predicting less an inch of snow would fall on Long Island Thursday, but my how things have changed. The weather service now says up to 5 inches could fall in Nassau County and that will likely "cause significant disruptions to the evening commute."
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Nassau until 10 p.m. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour, mainly between 3-7 p.m., are possible and winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
"A period of steady snow looks to be heavier and of longer duration than initially expected," the NWS said in a forecast discussion Thursday afternoon.
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Commuters should expect a slippery trip home.
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Drivers should use "extreme caution" in tough road conditions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said.
"Early winter weather is moving through the state this week and I urge New Yorkers to be prepared and to use caution when driving due to reduced visibility and possible black ice," Cuomo said in a statement.
Due to winter conditions, customers are advised to be cautious on station staircases and platforms before, during and after the storm. Please walk, don't run and always hold the handrail. Please allow extra travel time.
— LIRR (@LIRR) November 15, 2018
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Snow has begun across New York City and is now working its way through Lower Westchester, moving to the north near 25 mph. Visibilities have dropped quickly over the past 30 minutes across much of New York City and Northeastern New Jersey. Snow rates will approach 1-2 in. / hr. pic.twitter.com/UCPhXf0lRX
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) November 15, 2018
Point Lookout, Long Island right now. I thought beaches were supposed to be hot and sunny. @longislandpatch @breakingnycnews @cnnbrk @NBCNewYork #NYC pic.twitter.com/sESZqUAj9F
— Chad Carns (@ChadCarns) November 15, 2018
Here comes the hammer for the northeast. Get ready for some intense snowfall rates at the onset of precipitation... ski country will be set up for Thanksgiving week! pic.twitter.com/ubmt0qTO3j
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) November 15, 2018
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