Update (March 22, 7:30 a.m.): The Riverhead School District decided to cancel classes Thursday, instead of having a two-hour delay as initially decided.
Bishop McGann – Mercy Diocesan High School, St. Isidore and St. David’s schools will also be closed.
Update (March 21, 9:30 a.m.): The Shoreham-Wading River School District will dismiss students early due to the storm. High school students will be sent home at 10:30 a.m., while elementary school students will be at 11:45 a.m.
Update (March 20, 5 p.m.): The National Weather Service has increased the snow accumulations in the forecast for the fourth nor’easter expected to hit the area in as many weeks.
The North Fork could see 10 to 15 inches, according to Faye Morrone, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Upton. Previously, 4 to 7 inches of snow were expected on the North Fork. READ
The spring equinox may begin Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean the area is free of winter weather. READ
“So far, so good,” Riverhead Town Highway Superintendent George Woodson said of the roads at about noon on Tuesday, although he said it had started snowing more about a half-hour earlier. READ
As the snow falls rapidly on the East End Tuesday morning, school districts canceled classes and all activities for the day. READ
Ahead of the winter storm that will begin Monday night, Riverhead Town officials are urging all residents to park their vehicles off the street. READ
Update (March 12, 4 p.m.): The North Fork is still looking at getting the heaviest snowfall on Long Island, forecasters said in an update Monday afternoon.