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Bombogenesis: Storm Could Be Bombing Out In Bergenfield Bombogenesis: Storm Could Be Bombing Out In Bergenfield Bombogenesis: Storm Could Be Bombing Out In Bergenfield
Bombogenesis: Storm Could Be Bombing Out In Bergenfield Have you heard of the term "bombogenesis?" Neither have we, but some forecasters are saying Winter Storm Stella could be bombing out in Bergen and Passaic counties. The "ominous-sounding" term is often used in the winter to describe powerful low-pressure systems that intensify rapidly, weather.com reports. More simply put, it's a storm that intensifies rapidly as its center moves out over the ocean. To be classified as a "bomb-out," the central pressure of a low-pressure system must drop at least 24 millibars within 24 hours, according to weather.com. The cen…
Storm Of '17: New Snowfall Projections In Ridgewood Storm Of '17: New Snowfall Projections In Ridgewood Storm Of '17: New Snowfall Projections In Ridgewood
Storm Of '17: New Snowfall Projections In Ridgewood The good news is that the National Weather Service cancelled its Blizzard Warning across Bergen and Passaic counties. The bad news? We're still getting snow... and lots of it. A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and sleet is in effect until midnight, and we're looking at up to 14 inches of snow and sleet, NWS says. That's a significant cutback from last night's prediction of 24 inches in parts of Bergen and Passaic. Temperatures will be around 30 degrees as snow becomes sleet, only to change back to snow completely after sundown, NWS says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Snowstorm Can't Stop, Won't Stop Hackensack Ice Cream Shop Snowstorm Can't Stop, Won't Stop Hackensack Ice Cream Shop Snowstorm Can't Stop, Won't Stop Hackensack Ice Cream Shop
Snowstorm Can't Stop, Won't Stop Hackensack Ice Cream Shop HACKENSACK, N.J. — Snowstorm Stella isn't stopping Mike Elias from opening Ice Cream By Mike in Hackensack on Wednesday.  After all, he's waited all year for this moment. "When a little kid comes in and gets that little cone, they're the happiest kid in the world," said Elias of Bogota. "And that's more satisfying than making a lot of money." Elias works in technology consulting but has always known he's wanted to pursue something food-related. Every year, he made his clients homemade chocolates. But one year he had some leftovers, which he brought to a local Japanese …
Here We Snow: Up To 24 Inches Expected In Ridgewood Here We Snow: Up To 24 Inches Expected In Ridgewood Here We Snow: Up To 24 Inches Expected In Ridgewood
Here We Snow: Up To 24 Inches Expected In Ridgewood Despite warmer temperatures and sunny skies Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service is predicting up to 24 inches of snow across Bergen and Passaic counties from Winter Storm Stella. A Blizzard Warning is in effect from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 12 a.m. Wednesday across the Tri-State area and Gov. Chris Christie issued a State of Emergency on Monday afternoon. Here's what we're looking at, according to the National Weather Service: Heavy snow/blizzard conditions with some freezing drizzle lateTuesday afternoon into early Tuesday evening. Snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches wi…
All Schools In Bergen And Passaic Counties Closed For Snow Storm Stella All Schools In Bergen And Passaic Counties Closed For Snow Storm Stella All Schools In Bergen And Passaic Counties Closed For Snow Storm Stella
All Schools In Bergen And Passaic Counties Closed For Snow Storm Stella All schools in Bergen and Passaic Counties will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, for Winter Storm Stella. Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the storm predicted to arrive Monday night.
Paramus Landscaping Company Has Second Fire In Four Months Paramus Landscaping Company Has Second Fire In Four Months Paramus Landscaping Company Has Second Fire In Four Months
Paramus Landscaping Company Has Second Fire In Four Months PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus firefighters doused a woodshed blaze Monday morning at Denny Wiggers Landscapes and Garden Center -- the business' second fire in four months. Flames shot through the roof of the 15-by-15-foot structure, whose main building sustained extensive damage in a Nov. 14 fire.No injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out around 10:50 a.m. at the business across from Bergen Community College -- at a time when North Jersey homeowners are preparing chimneys and stoves with wood in case of a blizzard-caused blackout. It was unclear how the blaze began. CHECK BACK FOR M…
Blizzard Warning: Up To 20 Inches Of Snow Possible In Paramus Blizzard Warning: Up To 20 Inches Of Snow Possible In Paramus Blizzard Warning: Up To 20 Inches Of Snow Possible In Paramus
Blizzard Warning: Up To 20 Inches Of Snow Possible In Paramus A significant westward shift in the major Nor’easter due to arrive in the area late Monday night has resulted in Blizzard Warnings now being issued for New Jersey and an increase in snowfall projections. The Blizzard Warning means there is the potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. The warning is in effect from 12 a.m. Tuesday to 12 a.m. Wednesday night, AccuWeather.com says. New Jersey could get between 12 and 20 inches of snow late Monday night into Tuesday evening, with the highest amounts to the north and west, according to AccuWeath…
Ramsey Native Bridget Anne Kelly Facing Bridgegate Sentencing Ramsey Native Bridget Anne Kelly Facing Bridgegate Sentencing Ramsey Native Bridget Anne Kelly Facing Bridgegate Sentencing
Ramsey Native Bridget Anne Kelly Facing Bridgegate Sentencing Two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are scheduled to return to court Wednesday morning for sentencing. Bridget Anne Kelly, formerly of Ramsey, and Bill Baroni were convicted last November of helping to arrange the four-day lane closure of Fort Lee entrance ramps to the George Washington Bridge in 2013. The pair, both 44, could face up to 20 years in prison. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NJ.COM.
First Responders Make Dream Come True For Little Ferry Boy Fighting Cancer First Responders Make Dream Come True For Little Ferry Boy Fighting Cancer First Responders Make Dream Come True For Little Ferry Boy Fighting Cancer
First Responders Make Dream Come True For Little Ferry Boy Fighting Cancer LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — Dozens of area firefighters brought joy to a Little Ferry boy battling an aggressive form of cancer on Sunday. Pink Heals Bergen County organized the event for Lil Ryu, 5, who got to ride in the firetruck and received a uniform with his name on it. Ryu wants to be a firefighter when he grows up, but keeps asking his mom if he can do that with one eye. "He asks how he's going to save people lives with his tubes hanging out," said Agatha Okumara. "He thinks he can be a fireman now." Ryu was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer, wh…
What We Know About Winter Storm Stella Headed To Ridgewood What We Know About Winter Storm Stella Headed To Ridgewood What We Know About Winter Storm Stella Headed To Ridgewood
What We Know About Winter Storm Stella Headed To Ridgewood Breaking out the spring apparel? Not so fast. The most significant snowstorm of the winter of 2016-17 is expected to hit Bergen and Passaic counties Monday night. In advance of Stella, the National Weather Service has issued a rundown of what we know now in advance of the storm, saying there is potential for: Significant snowfall Strong winds Coastal flooding Shifts in the storm's track would have major importance: A shift to the west closer to the coast would increase the potential for mixed precipitation/rain for the coast and lead to more snow inland. A shift farther offshore to the eas…
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