Scenes From the East End as Winter Storm Raged

A snow plow clearing the way on Montauk Highway in Amagansett around 7:45 a.m.

East Hampton and Southampton Towns both declared states of emergency in advance of the winter storm that began pounding the East End late Friday night and continued through the day Saturday. A blizzard warning remained in effect for the area until 7 p.m.

Brent's in Amagansett was open on Saturday morning for those who chose to or had to venture out in the storm. *Christine Sampson*

Heavy snowfall, high winds, and whiteout conditions were forecast, and officials were asking people to stay off the roads to allow highway crews to do their work. All facilities in both towns were closed.

The windmill on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor *Christopher Gangemi*

At 11:15 a.m. Saturday, PSEG-Long Island was reporting fewer than two dozen power outages countywide. Those who do experience outages can report them to the utility by texting "OUT" to 773454 or calling 800-490-0075. Optimum customers with internet outages can report them to the company by calling 866-950-3278.

A blizzard warning was in effect through 7 on Saturday evening.

In Southold, the swirling winds made it hard to tell how much snow had actually fallen, but the snow-covered car below gave an indication. *Paul Friese*

In East Hampton, a drift covered a doorway *Durell Godfrey*

Snow at the Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island *Carissa Katz*

Bass Creek, Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island *Carissa Katz*

Footprints were quickly covered by new snow in Amagansett. *Christine Sampson*

A friendly reminder: fire hydrants are supposed to be shoveled out in case of an emergency. *Christine Sampson*

On Oak Lane in Amagansett *Christine Sampson*

Miller's Fuels wasn't open on Saturday, but the Mobil station down the road was. *Christine Sampson*

Soldier Ride Rolls Again Saturday

Soldier Ride, which was conceived in an Amagansett bar and has grown into a nationwide awareness and fund-raising effort, will once again return to its roots on Saturday, when veterans and others ride from Amagansett to Sag Harbor and back.

Jul 16, 2026

Minister to Speak on East Hampton's 'Convict Pastor'

The Rev. Thomas James, minister of the East Hampton’s first church in the mid-17th century, “came to the New World in search of religious freedom but found that freedom was not enough.” So says an announcement for a lecture next Thursday provokingly titled “The Convict Pastor: Thomas James and the Puritan Roots of Christian Nationalism.”

Jul 16, 2026

On ‘Green’ Burials

“Grounded Conversation: What Remains,” set for Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4:30 at LongHouse Reserve, will focus on green burials, human composting, eco-cremations, and how to sustainably prepare for death.

Jul 16, 2026

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Soldier Ride Rolls Again Saturday

Minister to Speak on East Hampton's 'Convict Pastor'

On ‘Green’ Burials