Winter Weather — Southwest Suffolk, New York
2016-12-15 · Southwest Suffolk, New York
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Injuries
Event narrative
Multiple news outlets reported a chain reaction accident during heavy snow squalls on Sunrise Highway near Exit 49 in Sayville. All westbound lanes were closed and at least 29 vehicles were involved. The accident included a flipped over mini school bus with no children on board and a jackknifed tractor trailer.
Wider weather episode
Strong northwest flow behind a cold front passage brought snow squalls southeast across portions of Suffolk County.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 670397. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.