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Forecasters Were Way Off: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell Unexpectedly In NJ, PA Towns
Four inches of snow at most was expected in the second snow storm of the week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
But much more fell.
In the Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 storm, up to 13 inches of snow fell in some towns across the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's who got the most snow, according to the National Weather Service:
ATLANTIC, NJ: Beuna Vista, 3.3 inches; Hammonton, 2.8 inches; Somers Point, 2.2 inches
BERKS, PA: Lyons, 12 inches; Fleetwood, 9 inches; Blandon, 8.5 inches
BERGEN, NJ: Westwood 3 inches; Fair Lawn 2.5 inches; River Vale 2 …
Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos)
Jessica Sypniewski was a mom on a mission: to find some place, any place, where she and her boyfriend, along with their 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, could take refuge from the blinding snow and howling winds of a historic, deadly blizzard that had barreled down in western New York just before Christmas, and lasting days.
The 33-year-old Erie County resident, of West Seneca, told Daily Voice the family had set out Friday morning, Dec. 23, to pick up a relative on the other side of town. On the way back, however, they found themselves caught in one of the worst winter storms the r…
First Widespread Snow Of Season Arriving In Capital Region
The region's first blast of winter arrives Tuesday night, according to forecasters.
A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for much of the area, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties, from 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.
One to three inches of snow is expected for most locations, while higher elevations could see three to six inches of accumulation, according to the National Weather Service in Albany.
The storm will move across the region from the southwest to the northeast, with actual snow totals varying widely due to marginal tempera…
Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways
Light snow and slippery roads have resulted in some crashes in the area on Friday morning, Feb. 19.
New York State Police reported several crashes, including one in Bedford that slowed traffic earlier on I-684. But state police said that, overall, there have not been a large number of crashes.
"We haven't experienced any significant crashes this morning," said Trooper AJ Hicks.
There was another crash on the Cross County Parkway in New Rochelle, but police said there were no major backups from the crash.
Later in the morning, a crash caused delays on the Taconic Parkway in New Castle and,…
Weekend Storm Update: 2 To 4 Inches Of Snow Forecast Across North Jersey
A winter storm headed to New Jersey this weekend could drop between two and four inches of snow on the northern part of the state, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
A winter weather advisory was issued in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren counties for 10 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.
The storm is expected to be heaviest in the mid-to-late afternoon, forecasters say.
In Somerset County, less than a half-inch of snow is expected, the NWS said.
Snow is expected to turn to sleet and rain by Saturday evening as temperatures r…
Morning Update: School Closure Announcements For Wednesday
New Storm Update: How Much Snow Will You Get? Depends On Where You Are
This is a live rundown of school closure announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 17. Check back as this page will be updated frequently with new announcements through the morning.
Westchester
Ardsley UFSD, two-hour delay
Bedford CSD, closed
Briarcliff Manor UFSD, two-hour delay
Byram Hills CSD, three-hour delay
Chappaqua CSD, closed
Hendrick Hudson SD, closed
Iona Prep, closed
John F. Kennedy Catholic HS in Somers, closed
Katonah-Lewisboro School District, closed
Lakeland CSD, closed
Mount Pleasant-Blythedale UFSD,…
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