By HofstraChronicle.com

The University has officially cancelled all classes after 6 p.m., a statement on Hofstra’s Web site said Thursday.

The statement, which came after heavy snow reached Long Island around 5 p.m., did not say whether classes would be cancelled on Friday.

The storm is expected to bring up to 5-8 inches of snow overnight in some parts of Long Island, said the National Weather Service and will taper off before 4 a.m.

The National Weather Service advises that those with travel plans remain inside.

A winter storm warning was released today and remains in effect until early Friday morning.

Friday should be mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 30s. There is a chance of snow on Saturday, said the National Weather Service.

The University will usually post whether or not classes will be cancelled for the whole day at around 6 a.m., said a Public Safety officer Thursday night.

According to radar reports, as of midnight on Friday the storm was directly over Long Island.

Check HofstraChronicle.com for continuous updates on the storm and University cancellations.

University students make the slow walk back to their cars and dorms facing an onslaught of ice and snow. (Eric Blankenbaker)

The University has cancelled classes after 6 p.m. Thursday night due to inclement weather. (Eric Blankenbaker)