A significant weather change is expected to hit the area this weekend, bringing light snow and frigid temperatures.
School districts like Bedford, Peekskill, Lakeland, North Salem, Mahopac, and Hendrick Hudson have already announced they will dismiss schools one hour early.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS: Closings, delays and schedule changes
To stay warm and safe, consider the following tips:
Protect your indoor pipes from bursting
Inspect and clean your gutters and chimney
Look for any ailing tree limbs that may fall off in strong winds
Additionally, Westchester County has set up warming centers for those in need including:
YWCA in Yonkers (female-only)
Manor House on North Broadway (male-only)
Jan Peek Shelter in Peekskill (co-ed)