Petrone Lifts Snow Emergency

Supervisor Frank P. Petrone lifted the snow emergency as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.

  “I have toured the town and found that for the most part, the cleanup is progressing. While we ask motorists to continue to use caution, the restrictions imposed by a state of emergency are no longer necessary,” Petrone said.

Petrone issued the original order Tuesday night.

Under a snow emergency, the supervisor has the power to close roads, appropriate necessary equipment from all sources and make necessary purchases without following the usual procedures. The declaration also makes available to the highway department Town equipment and personnel to assist highway department crews.

An estimated 13 to 16 inches of snow fell on the town, forcing school cancellations, some office closings and causing numerous LIRR delays and cancellations.

And while the snow may have stopped falling, the National Weather Service warned of cold temperatures and wind-driven snow blowing across roads. Thursday is expected to be sunny with the temperature dropping to about 15 degrees by nighttime.