Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Long Beach Fire Department and city officials are encouraging residents to stay off the roads or to use caution if traveling amid freezing rain and heavy snow that's creating "significant" icy conditions through this evening.
Many roads, officials said, are turning into sheets of ice, and the latest winter storm is expected to cause headaches and make driving conditions dangerous for thousands of commuters.
"Please stay inside if possible," the LBFD said in a Facebook post at around 3 p.m. "Roadways and sidewalks are beginning to ice over. We've already responded to multiple EMS calls this hour alone related to the weather. Take it slow!"
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that's in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday, with an estimated snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches, with 15 to 25 mph winds and gusts up to 30 mph. The snow is expected to taper off before midnight, though with temperatures in the teens, the agency cited hazardous travel conditions due to ice-covered roads and walkways. Temperatures will crash even further Monday night, the National Weather Service said, leading to a "flash freeze" and widespread icy conditions during the evening commute.
The advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will create not only slippery roads but limited visibility.
"Today's ride home from work ranks up there as one of the scariest," said East Beech Street resident Alyson Goodman. "Watched the car in front of me spin out on the Meadowbrook and then lost control of my car in Island Park. Can it be spring already?"
An accident was reported on Monday morning on the Loop Parkway bridge. The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department responded to the scene and cleared the accident. According to Fire Chief Brian Guerin, a vehicle struck the guardrail but no other major accidents had been reported as of Monday afternoon, though there were some minor incidents and spin-outs, Guerin said.
