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Extreme cold warning

Frigid temps, blowing winds, drifting snow: ‘This one was a crippling storm’

by Feb 8, 2026
Snow drifts of more than 7 ft. on some roads caused about 50 vehicles to become stranded and requiring rescue last night, Riverhead Highway Supt. Mike Zaleski said.