"Accumulating snow potential is decreasing on Sunday with the highest chance across eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut," the National Weather Service said in a Thursday afternoon advisory, which added that the East End would probably get between 1 and 2 inches of snow.

Slippery road conditions are expected across Long Island, officials say.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as the entire state prepares for dangerously low temperatures starting Friday night.

On Tuesday at 1:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory valid for Wednesday between midnight and 10 a.m. for Richmond (Staten Is.), Kings (Brooklyn), Northern Queens and Southern Queens as well as New York (Manhattan) and Bronx counties.

A significant winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of Long Island on Sunday, causing widespread travel delays and school cancelations Monday amid a cold snap that brought subzero wind chills.

Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Thousands are without power as a major winter storm continues to barrel across the country, bringing snow and ice to New York.

As a deep freeze continues its icy grip on New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed his administration’s response to the weather, as well as those who had died outside in the cold. A day ago, Mamdani said at least 10 New York City residents had lost their lives since they were found outdoors amid bitterly cold temperatures in