Massapequa Storm Updates: Blizzard Warning In Effect

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning and coastal flood for the Long Island area beginning at midnight Saturday and lasting until 7 a.m. Sunday.

Town of Oyster Bay residents are urged to remove all cars from the street, keep hydrants clear, and avoid shoveling snow back onto the roadway.

Effective Saturday, all Town programs and activities are cancelled until further notice.

High winds will provide an additional challenge in the form of blowing snow.

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Here’s more on the blizzard expected to begin in Massapequa Friday. Check back for updates, we will be updating as they come in:

• Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted the travel ban on Sunday.
• Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano declared a State of Emergency for Nassau County as of 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
• A snow timeline for Massapequa from start to finish to see when the snow will be at its worst.
• Check out how much snow has fallen in Massapequa so far.
• Blizzard Preparedness Checklist what you need to know.
• The NWS is now calling for 18-24 inches of snow for New York City and all of Long Island.
• Wind gusts are expected to reach 55 mph.
• Town of Oyster Bay Officials released a snow emergency plan for residents.
• Nassau County Officials are preparing for the storm as well.
• Warming Centers across Nassau County will be open during the storm.
• Check out photos of the blizzard shared by Patch readers.