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New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address
New Jersey Woman, 77, Trapped In Van For Days After Tele-Communicator Logs Wrong Address A 77-year-old New Jersey woman trapped in the van she had been living in was rescued after several days on Thursday, authorities said. The woman had been sheltering in her van parked at 67 Lincoln Park, in Newark. She called police at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, saying she was unable to leave the van because it was stuck in snow, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The Public Safety tele-communicator mistakenly logged the address as 67 Lincoln St., so when police arrived, they were unable to locate the navy blue minivan. Authorities called the n…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties SNOW WATCH (UPDATE): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties
Snow Watch (Update): Nor’easter Now Expected To Drop Up To 18 Inches In Some Counties UPDATE: Forecasts of the coming snowfall leaped to 18 inches, with blizzard-like conditions, for several New Jersey counties beginning Sunday night. That means travel will be “very difficult to impossible” beginning with the arrival of a prolonged nor’easter around 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 1 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said Sunday morning. Morris, Sussex and Warren counties are expected to get the worst of it, with 15 to 19 inches of snow expected. Most of the snow there will fall during daylight Monday at a projected clip of an inch an hour during its height. Th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Weather
New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day
New Round Of Snow Now Possible On Christmas Day It's beginning to look a lot like we may be getting a new round of snowfall on Christmas. Long-range forecast models now show the potential for a storm powered by Arctic air bringing snow, sleet, and rain expected to develop on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and continue into Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. "The snow area is going to be smaller, and at this point, we’re not going to be looking at the excessive amounts of snow that we saw with our latest storm," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, "but it all depends on the strength of that storm." But wait, there's…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Blockbuster Storm Could Bring 12 To 18 Inches Of Snow To New Jersey, Pennsylvania Strong winds and more than a foot of snow is likely this week in North Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters said Saturday night. Sometime Wednesday afternoon, gusty winds will accompany 12 to 18 inches of snow for North Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, AccuWeather.com reports. Central Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania could see between 3 and 12 inches of snow, AccuWeather says. The storm will create localized, "blizzard-like conditions," expected to carry over into Thursday, forecasters say. "While we continue to monitor trends, residents in the East need to pay close attenti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm
Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Projected snowfall totals have been increased for the major, quick-moving storm that will sweep through the area and cause hazardous conditions for those traveling Sunday night into the Monday morning commute. It is now expected to bring about 7 inches of accumulation to the region. (See first image above.) A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3 until 7 a.m. Monday, March 4. Sunday will start off partly sunny before clouds roll in on a day in which the high temperature will be around 40 degrees. There's a 50-50 chance of rain early in the afternoo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
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
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up Winter Weather Advisory: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up
Winter Weather Advisory: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up A major storm the National Weather Service is calling a "multi-hazard" is closing in on this region and the entire Northeast. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Saturday at 4 p.m. until 10 a.m. Sunday for North Jersey and surrounding areas. Mixed precipitation is expected (see second image above) with a total accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snowfall for most of the area. Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are expected. With roads becoming snow and ice covered, travel conditions will be hazardous. Gusty winds of up to 30 mph on Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Parting Shot: Mix Of Snow, Rain For Morning Commute Before Warmup Starts Parting Shot: Mix Of Snow, Rain For Morning Commute Before Warmup Starts
Parting Shot: Mix Of Snow, Rain For Morning Commute Before Warmup Starts Have you written off the spring of 2018 yet? If you haven't, you may be tempted to Tuesday morning when snow is expected to mix with rain before a changeover to all rain, with a trace to a half-inch of snowfall accumulation in most of the tristate area. But there is some good news on the way for later in the week. First, here's the latest on what could be the final parting shot for a lingering winter that has overstayed its welcome like few others ever had. Snow or a rain/snow mix will fall overnight Monday into Tuesday, generally after midnight. A mix of rain and snow are likely during …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow Joke: New Storm Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Accumulation Snow Joke: New Storm Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Accumulation
Snow Joke: New Storm Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Accumulation This story has been updated. Let's start with the good news. Temperatures will actually become much more spring-like, starting in the middle of next week, with the last of the winter weather likely in the rearview mirror once and for all. Now here's the not-so-good news. Before that happens, the area is now likely to see more snowfall on back-to-back days, including a weekend storm that may bring up to 3 inches of accumulation. There is a chance of snow in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, followed by a chance of a wintry mix until late morning. Precipitation will turn to rain as the day's h…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More If it was a last blast of winter, it sure delivered a solid parting shot.A quick-moving Easter Monday storm that swept through the area left as much as a half a foot or more of snowfall in some spots. Below is a sampling of totals from throughout the area. As always, please be sure to add the total for your hometown by leaving a comment here. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a brief request. Old Man Winter, you've overstayed your welcome. There's the door, use it, and don't come back for a while. Fairfield County Bridgeport Airport 5.7 inches, 9:50 a.m. Danbury 5.6 inches, 10 a.m. Gree…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Brand-new projected snowfall totals for the storm that will sweep through the area overnight into Monday were released early Sunday evening by the National Weather Service. The quick-moving storm system could now bring up to 5 inches of snowfall to most of the area. Snowfall rates of around one inch per hour are possible Monday morning. And that's no April Fool's Day joke. But it is unusual -- to say the least. The last time New York City and the surrounding area saw 2 inches or more of accumulating snow in April was April 7, 2003. A look at the new projected snowfall totals for Monday's …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  Temperatures falling below freezing Thursday night through the early morning Friday will result in the refreezing of melting of snow, the National Weather Service said. This will create black ice and icy conditions on any untreated roadways, especially secondary roadways. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. The overnight low will be around 30 degrees. Temps will climb to the mid-40s Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers after noon. Wind-chill values between 25 and 35 early. Check b…

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by Joe Lombardi