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Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest
Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Bergen County Towns Got Hit The Hardest The Northeast is digging out, and the snow totals are in. By 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, the National Weather Service issued updated storm-total snowfall reports across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut as the system wrapped up. Many communities finished in the double digits, with the highest totals pushing past 17 inches in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY New Fairfield: 16.0 in at 10:09 p.m. Bethel: 15.7 in at 10:27 p.m. Danbury: 15.5 in at 10:45 p.m. Bridgeport Airport: 15.1 in at 12:00 a.m. Greenwich: 11.0 in at 6:38 p.m. N…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey New Jersey will enter a statewide State of Emergency that goes into effect Saturday evening, Jan. 24, as a powerful winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday. The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. across all 21 counties in anticipation of widespread snowfall, prolonged periods of temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.  All of New Jersey is currently under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday night through Sunday night, according to the Nat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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3-5 Inches Of Snow Expected In Bergen County As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday 3-5 Inches Of Snow Expected In Bergen County As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday
3-5 Inches Of Snow Expected In Bergen County As Slippery Conditions Linger Sunday Snow and slippery travel conditions are expected across much of New Jersey Sunday, Jan. 18, as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect, the National Weather Service said. The advisory covers portions of northern, central, and southern New Jersey and remains in effect through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said snow is expected statewide, with total accumulations ranging from 2 to 5 inches depending on location (see map above). Sussex and Warren counties could see between 2 and 4 inches of snow, while parts of central and northern New Jersey, inclu…

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Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom
Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom A potent storm that brought heavy rainfall over the weekend will be followed by separate weather systems that could bring accumulating snow to parts of the region this week, according to AccuWeather. The first chance for snow arrives Sunday, Jan. 11, across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, including areas from Buffalo to Albany, northern New England, and Quebec City. AccuWeather’s forecast map highlights these zones with bands of blue, signaling both snow showers and more widespread snow. Gusty winds and colder air will also move in, making for classic winter conditions. The firs…

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More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey
More Than 10,100 Without Power As 60 MPH Wind Gusts Whip New Jersey More than 10,100 utility customers were without power across New Jersey on Monday night, Dec. 29, as strong winds moved through the region, according to outage data from Jersey Central Power & Light and Public Service Electric & Gas. JCPL reported 7,575 customers without power statewide, while PSE&G reported an additional 2,559 customers without power statewide. Power Outages By County Bergen County: PSE&G reported 185 customers without power in Bergen County. Burlington County: JCPL reported two customers without power in Burlington County, while PSE&G reported 630 cus…

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Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Northern NJ, Region Saw Most Snowfall Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Northern NJ, Region Saw Most Snowfall
Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Northern NJ, Region Saw Most Snowfall Here's a newly updated rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived late Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, and lasted until Monday morning, Dec. 27.  The highest reported totals of 9-10 inches of accumulation came mainly from the Hudson Valley and northwestern Connecticut. Related story - Second Storm In Days Will Bring Heavy Rain, Icy Mix, Gusty Winds To Northeast: Here's Timing New York Manhattan Central Park 4.3 in 0700 AM 12/27 Official NWS Obs Bronx NNE Fordham 4.3 in 0400 AM 12/27 Public Brooklyn…

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State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches
State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Winter Storm Brings Up To 8 Inches New Jersey entered a State of Emergency Friday afternoon as a powerful winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state, officials said. Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey would enter a State of Emergency effective 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, due to dangerous winter weather conditions, according to a statement from the governor’s office. Executive Order No. 409 declares the State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey. “Starting this afternoon, we will experience a severe winter storm bringing dangerous outdoor conditions to o…

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Downed Trees, Wires Close Route 4, Route 208 During Flash Storm Downed Trees, Wires Close Route 4, Route 208 During Flash Storm
Downed Trees, Wires Close Route 4, Route 208 During Flash Storm A fast-moving flash storm tore through New Jersey Friday afternoon, Dec. 19, bringing high winds and heavy rain that knocked down trees and utility poles, caused crashes, and forced widespread road closures during the evening commute. By about 4:45 p.m., emergency alerts showed storm-related damage impacting major highways and local roads across North Jersey and beyond, according to traffic and police reports. Bergen County Route 4 westbound near Route 79 in Fair Lawn: All lanes closed due to a downed tree. Route 4 eastbound ramp to Hackensack Avenue in Hackensack: Ramp closed due to a …

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More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday
More Than 13K Lose Power Across North Jersey As Storm Hits Friday More than 13,000 New Jersey residents were without power Friday, Dec. 19, as a storm moved through the region as of 8 a.m., according to Jersey Central Power & Light and PSE&G. Morris County reported the highest number of outages among JCP&L customers, with 4,795 affected Friday, the utility said. Mount Arlington had 2,483 customers without power, followed by Roxbury with 1,648 and Washington Township with 322. Sussex County followed with 4,062 JCP&L customers without electricity, according to the utility. Outages were reported in Vernon with 863 customers affected, Hopatcon…

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First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming
First Look At Christmas Forecast Released With Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming A bitter blast will finally loosen its grip across the Eastern US, setting up a late-week warmup that could dim hopes for a white Christmas. The shift follows a weekend storm that dumped up to 8 inches of snow in pockets of the Northeast. Temperatures will gradually climb as the week progresses, with AccuWeather releasing an early look at Christmas week. AccuWeather forecasters expect the deep freeze to ease for many by midweek as Arctic air retreats and milder Pacific air spreads east.  Highs will rebound from single digits and teens to the upper 20s, 30s, and 40s in many locations,…

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Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In
Weather Alerts Issued For 16 NJ Counties As Snow Moves In A Winter Weather Advisory now covers 16 New Jersey counties, as forecasters warn of accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions Saturday night, Dec. 13 into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The advisories are in effect from Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon, with start times varying by region, the weather service said Friday, Dec. 12. Bitter cold is expected to follow, with the coldest conditions arriving Sunday night through Monday night. Wind chills could fall into the single digits or near zero, with below-zero values possible in the Poconos, while d…

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State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says
State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning early Tuesday, Dec. 2, as a winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the northwestern counties. The declaration takes effect at 5 a.m., and includes Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties, officials said. “Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state,” Murphy said. He added, “With snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact travel and safety on our r…

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