Police:

Hazardous travel warning

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Traffic Advisory from Nassau County Police:

BANDS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH AROUND 10 AM. SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR ARE EXPECTED DURING THIS TIME.

NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL ACCOMPANY THE HEAVY SNOW THROUGH THIS TIME.

THE COMBINATION OF SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE FREQUENT BLIZZARD CONDITIONS...WITH BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.

MOTORISTS SHOULD AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY TRAVEL. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AND TAKE ALONG A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT. A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT TILL NOON.