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Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Two New Storms Take Aim On Region Two New Storms Take Aim On Region
Two New Storms Take Aim On Region An active weather pattern that started with a potent system that brought snow, ice, and damaging winds to the region will be followed by two new storms in the coming days, including a potential major Nor'easter. A new round of wintry precipitation is possible overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20, with potential for a more significant system Friday into Saturday, Jan. 22. A look at the first storm system, which is expected Wednesday, Jan. 19 into Thursday, Jan. 20.AccuWeather "There will be another fresh injection of arctic air into the Northeast late this week…

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by Joe Lombardi
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March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms
March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms The light snow that ushered in the first day of March on Friday morning caused slippery travel and delayed school starts. But it was just a preview of coming attractions with three -- yes, three -- more storms expected the next three days. Did we mention yet that March has come roaring in like a lion? After a cloudy day Friday with a high temperature in the upper 30s, another round of snow moves in after 1 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Expect at least 1 to 3 inches of snowfall before the snow tapers off around 10 a.m. Saturday. Saturday's high temperature will climb to nearly 40 with wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area
Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area This is no early April Fool's Day joke, folks. Just when you thought it was safe to put away your snow and ice scrapers comes word that a storm system is expected to bring a return of wintry weather to the area overnight Sunday into Monday. The quick-moving low-pressure system will likely bring a light accumulating snowfall to the region, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released early Saturday morning.  The storm could result in hazardous travel c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area
New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area Click here for an updated story: Latest Snowfall Projections For New Nor'easter  Just hours after "Springing forward," with clocks moving ahead one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time, comes a stark reminder that we are still very much in winter. The third Nor'easter to hit the area this month has the potential to bring a significant amount of snowfall with it Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said on Sunday morning in a Hazardous Weather Statement. The projected snowfall accumulation for the entire tristate region for the storm is 3 to 6 inches, wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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80,000 Without Power In NJ; Bergen Lawmakers Call For State Of Emergency 80,000 Without Power In NJ; Bergen Lawmakers Call For State Of Emergency
80,000 Without Power In NJ; Bergen Lawmakers Call For State Of Emergency More than 80,000 North Jersey residents and businesses are still without power following last week's nor'easter. Most of the outages are in Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon and Warren counties, but some Bergen County assemblymen joined  Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco in asking Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. The trio of assemblymen includes former Wyckoff mayor Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen), Christopher DePhillips (R-Bergen) and Parker Space (R-Sussex). “Declaring a state of emergency opens up sources of funding. This can significantly impact municipal budgets which are due to come o…

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by Cecilia Levine