Winter Storm Lexi Snow Totals - Lexi Transforms LI into Winter Wonderland in Time for the Weekend

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By Cait Russell Published: February 05 2016

Winter Storm Lexi, which went from nothing to worry about to a storm that prompted dozens of districts to cancel classes for the day has left LI with a fresh coat of snow.

Winter Storm Lexi took Long Islanders by surprise this morning, leaving half a foot of snow in many areas throught Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Although forecasts earlier this week had predicted some snowfall for Friday, it wasn't until Thursday evening that a Winter Weather Advisory was issued for the Island, and subsequently raised to a Winter Weather Warning for Suffolk County late Thursday evening.

According to official reports, Nassau County, Bethpage received over 11.5 inches of snow as of 1:10 PM, and in Suffolk, Saint James topped the list with 11.9 inches total as of 1:10 PM, athough we have received unofficial reports from readers of up to 9 inches of snowfall in areas across Suffolk County.

Nearby in Manhattan's Central Park, 2.5 inches of snowfall was recorded, in Queens totals of .1.7 0 4.6 inches, and in Brooklyn, they received approximately 4.5 inches of snow.

Here are the current reported snow totals for towns across Long Island:

Nassau County

Bethpage - 11.5

Carle Place - 9.5 inches

East Hills - 11 inches

East Norwich - 8.3 inches

East Meadow - 6.9 inches

Elmont - 8 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Floral Park - 3.5 inches

Glen Cove - 5.5 inches

Hicksville - 5 inches

Jericho - 6.2 inches

Levittown - 10.2 inches

Long Beach - 9 inches

Malverne - 5 inches

Merrick - 11.6 (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

New Hyde Park - 9.3 inches

North Merrick - 2.5 inches

Old Bethpage - 6 inches

Plainview - 10.5 inches

Syosset - 5 inches

Valley Stream - 6 inches

Wantagh - 5 inches

Westbury - 7.5 inches

Suffolk County

Babylon - 7+ inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Baiting Hollow - 1.7 inches (as of 7 AM)

Bay Shore - 10 inches

Bohemia - 7 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Centerport - 2.6 inches

Centereach - 9.7 inches

Commack - 8-10 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Coram - 9 inches

East Islip - 6.5 inches

Farmingville - 8.5 inches

Flanders - 2 inches (as of 10:25 AM)

Greenlawn - 8 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Hauppauge - 9 inches

Huntington - 3 inches (as of 7 AM)

Holbrook - 6 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Islip Airport - 9.6 inches

Jamesport - 3.7 inches

Kings Park - 6+ inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Lindenhurst - 10 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Mattituck - 5 inches

Middle Island - 8-9 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

Miller Place - 5 inches

North Babylon - 7.8 inches

Port Jefferson - 5.5 inches

Port Jeff Station - 5.5 inches

Saint James - 11.9 inches

Sayville - .8 inches (as of 7 AM)

Selden - 4 inches

Setauket - 9 inches

Shoreham - 7 inches

Smithtown - 9 inches

Sound Beach - 4.2 inches

Southampton - 4 inches

South Huntington - 11 inches

Upton - 7.7 inches

West Islip - 9 inches (Reported by LongIsland.com Reader)

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Although snow days can be a lot of fun, they can also cause all sorts of issues such as delays, closures, and unsafe driving conditions. Be sure to stay informed - head over to the LongIsland.com Weather Center, Traffic Center, Traffic Cam Feed, and School Closings Page for all of the need to know updates you're looking for!

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[Source: The National Weather Service.]