Feb. 18 updates on the winter storm hitting Long Island

A man shovels snow in front of the Orient Country Store in Orient on Thursday. Credit: Randee Daddona
What's happening:
- A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.
- Here's a list of Long Island school closings.
- Shoveling snow? Here are some tips to do so safely.
- Compare the snowfall of winters past.
Latest updates

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: LI football awards On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: LI football awards On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.