Weather report

A thunderous snowstorm

More than a foot of snow falls overnight

Posted Wednesday, January 26, 2011 10:22 am

Jan. 27, 7:18 a.m.

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East Rockaway, Jan. 27, 7:20 a.m.

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East Rockaway, Jan. 27, 7:15 a.m.

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A cold warning: The canal in Bay Park was frozen over just a day before the snowstorm.

Courtesy Brian Dessart

Lynbrook High School

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Officials advise to travel only in an emergency, as roads are slippery and treacherous.

Mary Malloy/Herald

By Mary Malloy

UPDATE: Residents were startled at the sudden flash of lightning and clap of thunder shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday when round two of the today's storm announced itself, bringing with it sleet and wind. Residents woke up to more than a foot of snow.

the National Weather Service reports an average of 13.3 inches of snow fell on Long Island.

Public schools in our area are closed. Nassau Community College announced a late start for 1 p.m.

Officials advise people to only travel in an emergency.

Kennedy airport was closed Thursday morning, but will reopen later.

Long Island Bus has suspended service. The Long Island Rail Road's service is still changing as of Thursday morning. visit www.mta.info for more information.

Nassau County Non-Emergency Hotline (888)684-4274

Nassau Red Cross (516)747-3500

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