Saturday, December 29, 2012
Steady snowfall on Saturday produced between 2 and 5 inches.
A winter storm brought several inches of snow to most of North Jersey on Saturday. The weather system, referred to as Winter Storm Freyr by The Weather Channel, was expected to drop 2 to 5 inches throughout the region. Snow began falling in most areas by late morning and started to taper off late Saturday night. The storm reduced visibility in some areas and caused treacherous travelling conditions. Skies are expected to clear on Sunday with temperatures in the low 30s. Initially forecasters were unsure if Freyr would track into Northern New Jersey or veer out toward the coast but their prediction was confirmed on Friday. According to a report on NJ.com, state Department of Transportation crews early Saturday morning pre-treated highways …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Northern New Jersey to see all snow and no ice or rain from fast-moving storm, expert says.
A low-pressure system originating from the Gulf of Mexico headed for the Northeast will make for a snowy Saturday in northern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. The fast-moving storm that has deposited precipitation in other parts of the country will likely produce 2 to 4 inches of snow in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Union and Essex counties Saturday, with areas to the north and west—Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties—likely seeing less, meteorologist Lauren Nash said. “We’re still somewhat uncertain about the absolute track of the storm,” Nash said, “but it seems very likely northern New Jersey will get just snow and no rain or ice.” The snowfall is expected to begin around 7 a.m. Saturday, Nash said, and should…
Track of storm still undetermined; snow could accumulate to several inches.
Just 30 miles could mean the difference between no precipitation and several inches of snow this weekend for Northern New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. As a low-pressure system works its way to the northeast out of the Gulf of Mexico, freezing temperatures could create some severe weather and “plowable snow” Saturday into Sunday, National Weather Service meteorologist Joey Picca said. As of Thursday afternoon, however, the exact track of the storm was still uncertain, Picca said, and Northern New Jersey will have to wait to see if the system heads toward the coast or straight through this portion of the state. “It’s about a 30-mile difference (east or west),” Picca said. “Depending on that track, it could make a world …
Friday, January 20, 2012
Cross-honoring will be in effect on Saturday, Jan. 21.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
As the area braces for its first winter weather event of 2012, NJ Transit announced Friday that it would be cross-honoring of tickets on Saturday. Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect: To give customers additional travel options during expected winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring all day Saturday, January 21, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, bus (NJ TRANSIT and private carriers) or light rail. For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their bus pass on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station. Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and …
Police say the prohibition is being enforced to allow early morning snow plowing.
In preparation for a late Friday/early Saturday snowfall predicted by the National Weather Service, the Parsippany Police Department reminds residents that local law empowers officials to impose a temporary parking ban to allow for early morning snow plowing and removal when needed. The National Weather Service forecasts that Parsippany could receive between 3-6 inches of snow between 1 and 5 a.m. With that in mind, the PPD will enforce the prohibition and warns drivers not to leave cars and vehicles parked on roadways overnight. The directive, from township code, is as follows: § 405-10. Temporary parking prohibition for snow plowing and removal (1) Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the streets and …
DPW director says crews will be ready, whatever happens.
The National Weather Service says Parsippany could see 3-6 inches of snow starting late tonight in the first blast of winter weather of the new year. A winter weather advisory is in place for the area from 1 a.m. through 5 p.m. Saturday., with a prediction of snow ultimately turning into a mix of snow, sleet and rain. Local officials say township responders will be ready for whatever happens. "For planning purposes, I have now loaded all trucks with salt and put plows on," said Greg Schneider, director of the township's Department of Public Works, adding that plows are necessary for snowfalls that exceed 1 1/2 to 2 inches. "Initial manpower for any storm is about 10 to 12 men to man the salt trucks. If the storm looks like it will require…
Monday, October 31, 2011
Mayor asks parents to keep their kids off the streets in the interest of post-storm safety.
Blaming hazardous conditions, Mayor James Barberio is encouraging residents not to permit their kids to travel through township streets to trick-or-treat until Friday. In a statement, the mayor said the aftermath of the weekend snowstorm created "extremely hazardous conditions" that "compromise the safety of our community." With that in mind, Barberio encourages residents to postpone their children's trick-or-treat excursions until Friday. In the meantime, the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department Haunted House will go on as scheduled tonight. Also, area elementary schools have postponed their Halloween events to dates throughout the week.
Police talk warming centers, trick-or-treat and road closures.
The Parsippany Police Department says there continue to be township-provided warming centers for residents stuck at home without heat. Both the Knoll Community Center and the Parsippany Public Library are both open, warm and ready for residents to spend some time. The Police Athletic League Center, used yesterday as a warming site, is back to use for the kids today, according to staff. Police spokesperson Ptlm. Earl Kinsey said that parents who plan to take their children trick-or-treating for Halloween should use extreme caution around any downed wires, as some may still be live. "Do not let children play on fallen trees or branches as some may be unstable and topple," he said. "Wear bright colored clothing and carry a cell phone with …
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Mayor Barberio continues his rounds and reports that the post-snow cleanup continues.
Parsippany's chief executive is tired. Driving around the township all day to monitor the progress of road crews after Saturday's surprise snowstorm, Mayor James Barberio says he is both inspired and concerned. "The trees that fell—it's unbelievable how much damage has been done," he said. "At the same time our crews have been working hard and, as always, the people of Parsippany have come together to help each other." The mayor says he understands people's frustrations with the loss of heat and power. "We lost power and heat at my home too. It's difficult," he said. "There is a lot of work to be done before things get back to normal. We're doing all we can." Barberio said he will continue to monitor the situation hour by hour, checking in…
You'll have to bring your own blankets and food, but if you need a warm place to sleep tonight, the Knoll Road center can help.
The township has announced that the Warming Center at the Parsippany Police Athletic League will close its doors at about 9 p.m. For residents who need a warm place to sleep, the Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road will be made available. "People will have to bring their own blankets, food and all," said Dan Bell, who works at the PAL Center on Baldwin Road, "but at least it's a warm and comfortable place." Only a handful of residents took advantage of the PAL Center's warmth today. The problem, the staff says, is that because so many people lack power as well as heat, a lot of people had no way of getting the news. The staff asks that residents with Internet access spread the word about the service to those without power so that they may …
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