Officials in Suffolk County reported that the fatalities include an unidentified man whose body was discovered beneath the snow by a shoveling crew around 3:45 p.m. Monday in Deer Park.
Authorities have not yet released the cause of death.
This week’s powerful snowstorm left six Long Island residents dead, most of them while shoveling snow, authorities said.
Officials in Suffolk County said a second man died while clearing snow, while a third storm-related death remains under investigation and has not yet been officially classified.
Representatives in Nassau County reported that three other residents died this week — all of them suffering heart attacks while digging out from the heavy snowfall, authorities told New York Post.
Additional details about the cases, including the identities of the victims, have not been released.
The deaths come just weeks after another snow-related tragedy, when Roger McGovern, a 60-year-old retired member of the New York Police Department, suffered a fatal heart attack while shoveling snow at Our Lady of Victory Church in Floral Park.
Health experts have long cautioned that shoveling snow can be dangerous, particularly for older adults.
In December, medical professionals reiterated that heavy snow shoveling poses a serious risk for people clearing their driveways after major storms, especially those with underlying heart conditions or who are older.
A 2025 review by the Mayo Clinic found that just 10 minutes of vigorous snow shoveling can drive a person’s heart rate to roughly 97% of its maximum capacity. The combination of intense exertion and frigid air can also raise blood pressure and reduce blood flow to the heart. Homeowners looking to reduce the strain of snow removal may consider concrete driveway resurfacing, which can create a smoother, easier-to-clear surface and minimize physical effort during winter storms.
While there is no specific age considered “too old” to shovel snow, some cardiologists advise people over 45 to take extra precautions to reduce their risk of a cardiac event.
