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Snow Expected Starting Early Friday, Says National Weather Service

Morris County's Office of Emergency Management is keeping an eye on what's ahead.

The National Weather Service warns that snow is on the way again.

The forecast for our area shows the white stuff likely after 1 a.m. Friday with new accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

The snow should fall until about 9 a.m. and then turn into a mix of rain and snow and then simply snow. Another quarter to half inch of accumulation could appear.

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The precipitation likely may turn back into all snow after 11 p.m. Friday, with blustery winds and gusts up to 30 mph. And yes, more may fall Satuday prior to 1 p.m.

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring the potential storm and its possible impact on Morris County.

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"The current forecast data which is subject to change suggests that the best potential for plowable accumulations may occur between 7p.m. and 4 a.m. Friday night heading into Saturday," said county OEM Director Jeffrey S. Paul. "We will continue to monitor storm data and provide updates should it become necessary."


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