Plainview Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

PLAINVIEW, NY — With an impending snowfall to hit Long Island this weekend, towns across the Island are preparing the best they can.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency across New York in preparation for the snowstorm. According to Matt Wunsch, meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Upton, snow is expected to begin early Sunday morning and intensify very progressively throughout the day, with 1 to 2 inches of snowfall per hour expected Sunday afternoon. Moderate to potentially heavy snow will continue into the evening, he said, with widespread accumulation of 8 to 12 inches— and up to 15 inches in some spots.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino reassured folks that officials are ready for the snow.
"We all know it's on its way and will hit us hard," he said. "We are ready, and we are all here for our residents."

Their crews are prepping resources and equipment to keep roadways safe, he said. Saladino is urging drivers to stay off the roads, but if you must travel, do so with caution. He also reminded folks to move their cars off the road by Sunday afternoon so plows can make their way down the streets efficiently and safely.

Their trucks will be fueled and filled with materials, and they have more than 10,000 tons of salt and sand, Saladino said. He also shared that they have roughly 250 pieces of equipment at the ready, which include plow and salt trucks, pickups with plows and sanders, pay loaders, and other equipment that cover more than 750 miles of roadways throughout the Town of Oyster Bay.

The regular Monday sanitation and recycling pickups will be made on Tuesday, and regular Tuesday pickups will be made on Wednesday of next week.

"Thank you to all the men and women of our Snow-fighting Crew for their continuing efforts to keeping us safe, and thank you to our residents for their anticipated cooperation," Saladino said.

If there are any downed trees, big branches obstructing roadways, excessive flooding, or stranded cars, or if there is a need for any other assistance during the storm, residents can call the Department of Public Safety at its 24-hour number, 516-677-5350.

Some cancellations:

• The Syosset Library's Free Concert Series event on Sunday will be canceled.
• Indoor & Outdoor Ice Rinks will be closed for skating on Sunday.
• Senior Programs at North Massapequa, Hicksville Athletic Center, and Marjorie Post Park will be canceled on Monday.

More information can be found at the Town's website, where residents can also sign up for emergency notifications.

Residents can look out for updates on social pages, such as their Facebook.