Officials Islandwide are updating and preparing residents for a post-Christmas snowstorm that could up to eight inches of snow to the region. The storm is expected to start mid-afternoon Friday and end Saturday morning. PSEG said they are ready to respond to any power outages the storm may bring. "We have performed system, and logistics checks to ensure any customers who may be effected will have their power restored safely and as quickly as possible," said PSEG Long Island Emergency Preparedness Manager Larry Torres.

Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine will deliver a news conference on the storm at noon.