Blizzard Warning Issued For Nassau County

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Nassau County where 8-12 inches of snow is now expected to fall Thursday.

The blizzard warning, in effect until 1 a.m. Friday, urges local residents to stay off the roadways as winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions. Significant drifting of the snow is likely.

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times are expected Thursday morning into the afternoon. Occasional lightning is possible within bands of heavy snow.

If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Stay tuned for updates on the storm and sign up for Patch news and weather alerts if you aren't already subscribed.

The full forecast:

Thursday- Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 29. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Thursday Night- A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

Friday- Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Saturday- Sunny and cold, with a high near 12. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph.