Smithtown School District announced late Sunday afternoon that classes are canceled on Monday.
The area saw over two feet of snow fall Friday night into Saturday, with 25 inches falling in Smithtown and 28 in St. James, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday and Sunday, town road crews have battled to recover from the onslaught from Mother Nature – Supervisor Pat Vecchio related to News12 that he was told roads would be cleared by 5 p.m. Sunday. But the town was unable to clear all streets by then, according to readers, leaving many roads unsafe for travel.
Monday's commute looks to suffer even more as a result of a freezing rain coming in as well. Though ice accumulation is expected to be limited, even a thin layer is enough to cause concern.
Several other districts in the area had canceled class on Monday prior to Smithtown's declaration, including Three Village, Consewogue, Port Jefferson, Mt. Sinai, Rocky Point, Miller Place, Shoreham-Wading River, and Riverhead.
the state trucks were not out either this is outrageous the taxes we pay here in suffolk county
Ewww..these negative comments are the reason "young" people dislike adults. You all sound so cranky!!!
Now in addition to 30 inches of snow there is several inches of rain trapped in the snow on top of these buildings. I school district admistration, there is no answer there. I called public safety and was told that is an excellent point and valid concern but that I need to bring it to the attention of the schools. The officer said maybe call the fire marshall but usually they wait for an event before reacting. Does this make any sense?!
The mother ship is calling. Time for you to return. You can blame the teachers for a lot, but the snow isn't on the list.
Now in addition to 30 inches of snow there is several inches of rain trapped in the snow on top of these buildings. I school district admistration, there is no answer there. I called public safety and was told that is an excellent point and valid concern but that I need to bring it to the attention of the schools. The officer said maybe call the fire marshall but usually they wait for an event before reacting. Does this make any sense?! Smithhaven mall roof has collapsed since I posted this earlier. I contacted the fire Marshall as per public safety department - they are connected apparently. It is all a big joke to them, said to call the school tomorrow when they open.....
The bowling alley was far from flat .. Are you related to the guy who blamed the snow on the teachers.