UPDATED: Storm Could Bring Extra 13 Inches of Snow

Expect the flurries that have been falling on Malverne and West Hempstead throughout the day to let up later this afternoon, but more snow - much more - is on the way.

The NOAA-National Weather Service is forecasting another 5 to 8 inches will drop on the area tonight, mainly before 5a.m. Thursday. This would add to the 3 to 5 inches of new snow accumulation they expect to measure around 2p.m. today, when the flurries are expected to switch over to a mix of snow and sleet.

Tonight the snow could be heavy at times and conditions blustery, with a north wind between 16 and 22 mph and gusts as high as 33 mph.

Currently, the Long Island Rail Road is not experiencing any service interruptions due to the snowfall on any of its branches, but Patch will keep you posted on any changes. MTA has actually added four extra trains out of Penn Station for commuters who want to leave Manhattan early to avoid delays that may be created by the weather. The extra trains include the following:

1. A 3:48 PM train will leave Penn Station on the Far Rockaway branch, stopping at Jamaica, Locust Manor, Laurelton, Rosedale, Valley Stream, and then all stops to Far Rockaway.
2. A 3:00 PM train will leave Penn Station, on the Babylon branch, stopping at Jamaica, Rockville Centre, and then all stops to Babylon.
3. A 3:40 PM train will leave Penn Station, stopping at Woodside, Flushing Main St., then all stops to Great Neck.
4. The fourth train departed already - at 2:29 pm on the Port Jefferson line.

As of now, the following local businesses, schools, faith groups and organizations have canceled events due to the weather:

• All evening classes are canceled. The gym will be open, but we will likely close early, please call before coming.
• : Tonight's Minyan and Board meeting have been canceled. Thursday morning's Minyan has also been canceled.
• :  Religious Education has been canceled tonight.
• Kindergarten Orientation and all after-school activities have been canceled.
• All after-school activities have been canceled.
• : All after-school activities have been canceled.
• : All after-school activities have been canceled.
• : All after-school activities have been canceled.
• : Religious Education has been canceled.
• All after-school activities have been canceled.

•   After-school activities are still on for today, but all Malverne public schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday.
• :After-school activities are still on for today, but all Malverne public schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday.
• :After-school activities are still on for today, but all Malverne public schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday.
• After-school activities are still on for today, but all Malverne public schools will have a 2-hour delayed opening on Thursday.

Patch will continue to update this list as more cancellations and closings are announced. If you know of an event that has been canceled or a business that is closing due to the storm, leave a comment below or e-mail Tara.Conry@Patch.com with the information.

Stay warm and drive safe!