Evening Update: NWS Predicting 3-6 Inches by Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Long Island, predicting an overnight snow storm that could leave up to 6 inches of snow to Plainview by mid-day Friday.

Forecasters say the snow should begin falling after 10 p.m., spreading over Long Island from the west Thursday night. Accumulations could be 2-4 inches by morning.

On Friday, another 1-2 inches could be falling during the morning rush hour, disrupting school schedules and commuting. The skies are expected to clear mid-day Friday.

A sunny, seasonably mild day continues Thursday until the storm arrives, forecaster's say. The weekend should bring bitter cold, so today's the day to get out. Self improvement is the theme around town today.

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1.  A Professional Life Coach & sponsors a workshop entitled New Year: Single No More," at the Participants at the 7 p.m. session can learn a fresh approach to dating and gain the confidence to be at their best. Cost: $15.  

2. The meets Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the The meeting is open to all.

3.  is the setting for a 7 p.m. lecture entitled " Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the program shows how to cut the risk of chronic disease by healthy eating. Free and open to all.

4. You can learn how to pay less in taxes. The library hosts a 7 p.m. lecture by an IRS agent focusing on 147 strategies to help reduce  your federal and state taxes.

5. Given the forecast, it might be wise to get some shopping in Thursday. Instead of the Depression-era staples people seem to crave when snow is forecast, why not take home some juicy steaks from or some fresh seafood from

And Friday morning, remember to turn to for the latest storm updates, local closings and road conditions.