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Snowfall totals higher than anticipated

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Despite rising snow totals, village workers are capitalizing on warmer temperatures and even a few rays of sunshine, according to Mayor Ed Fare.

"The only problem right now seems to be heavy snow on tree branches and wires," Fare said, adding that village workers are cleaning up fallen branches as soon as they're made aware of them.

"It's not too bad," said Mario Castro outside his home on Cottage Street Friday morning while he shoveled.

The National weather service has now reported that five to 10 inches of snow could fall in Nassau County before it starts to taper off mid-to-late afternoon. Snow if falling at a rate of two inches per hour.

Up to a foot of snow could fall islandwide.

Some mass transit service, including the LIRR, could shut down at the 10-inch mark. Officials said they are watching the totals closely, and will report accordingly.

The LIRR reported delays, but officials said that because trains were running before and during the storm early this morning, the tracks were heated and cleared for the most part. Some platforms were not plowed, and slippery conditions exist.

There are numerous delays at area airports.