A powerful nor’easter moved into Baldwin and the rest of Long Island Sunday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and hazardous conditions that prompted local officials to close schools and public facilities.
The National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Warning from 1 p.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday as a major snowstorm threatens life-disrupting weather, including wind gusts and whiteout conditions. The storm is expected to bring as much as 18 to 24 inches of snow to the region.
In response, the Baldwin Union Free School District announced that all schools in the district will be closed Monday due to dangerously snowy roads and anticipated blizzard conditions.
The Baldwin Public Library also confirmed closures, posting that it will be closed Sunday and Monday because of the blizzard threat.
The closures follow warnings from state and local officials urging residents to stay home unless travel is essential, as hazardous roads and whiteout conditions are expected throughout Sunday night and into Monday.
The storm comes after Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for Nassau and other counties as the nor’easter approaches, mobilizing resources and emergency personnel to assist in response efforts.
Officials also warn that heavy, wet snow combined with gusty winds could lead to downed trees and power lines. PSEG Long Island has crews on standby to address outages, and advised residents to prepare for potential service interruptions.
Local parents and residents are urged to monitor school and library social media channels and official alerts for updates as the storm continues. Road crews are conducting pre-treatment of roadways, but travel remains risky, and authorities reiterated that residents should limit unnecessary travel.
Long Island authorities also issued a coastal flood watch for southern Nassau County as high tides and wind blow snow and water onto roadways in low-lying areas.
As the blizzard intensifies Sunday afternoon into Monday, Baldwin families are expected to remain home, navigating one of the most severe storms forecast for the region in years.
