SCHOOLS

Rush hour snowfall, school closings in East Rockaway, Lynbrook

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The East Rockaway and Lynbrook School district's public schools, along with the district's private parochial schools, will be closed today due to a forecast of 4 to 6 inches of snow in the area.

The snow began falling before rush hour, which made for a dangerous road conditions.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory has been issued for Nassau County until 12 p.m. The storm will bring moderate snowfall and low visibility, officials said, making travel hazardous.Winds were reported to be up to 35 miles per hour in some areas.