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Latest Town-By-Town Snowfall Totals As Massive Storm Slams Passaic County, Tristate Latest Town-By-Town Snowfall Totals As Massive Storm Slams Passaic County, Tristate
Latest Town-By-Town Snowfall Totals As Massive Storm Slams Passaic County, Tristate Here's a rundown of updated snowfall totals from downstate New York, northern New Jersey, and Connecticut for a historic, massive Nor'easter that arrived Sunday night, Feb. 22, continuing into Monday, Feb. 23. Some spots had already seen as much as 20 inches by mid-morning Monday, and approached 30 inches later in the day. Central Park in Manhattan recorded 19.7 inches, making it the heaviest snowstorm for the city in over five years and nearly approaching all-time records. Over 650,000 customers lost power across the region, with the heaviest outages concentrated in New Jersey, Massachuse…

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Of Emergency Declared In NJ Ahead Of Winter Storm State Of Emergency Declared In NJ Ahead Of Winter Storm
State Of Emergency Declared In NJ Ahead Of Winter Storm New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the winter storm set to arrive Sunday, Feb. 22. The State of Emergency takes effect at 12 noon on Sunday. "I urge New Jerseyans to use caution, stay off the roads, and follow all safety protocols during the storm," the governor said. “Confidence continues to increase in significant snow accumulations Sunday through Monday,” the National Weather Service Mount Holly office previously said in releasing the latest briefing. You can see the New York, NY office's latest briefing (which covers North Jersey) here. Bliz…

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by Cecilia Levine
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All Of NJ Under Winter Storm Watch: Up To 10 Inches Of Snow Possible Across All 21 Counties All Of NJ Under Winter Storm Watch: Up To 10 Inches Of Snow Possible Across All 21 Counties
All Of NJ Under Winter Storm Watch: Up To 10 Inches Of Snow Possible Across All 21 Counties New Jersey is officially on storm alert with all 21 counties under a winter storm watch ahead of a system. The National Weather Service offices in Mount Holly and New York issued winter storm watches Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, covering every county in New Jersey from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. Forecasters say heavy snow is possible statewide. Snow totals could exceed 6 inches across much of the state, with some areas seeing between 6 and 10 inches, according to the weather service. Winds could gust between 35 and 40 mph. “Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditio…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Is All That Fog Just Rapidly Melting Snow? Why NJ Is In A Haze Is All That Fog Just Rapidly Melting Snow? Why NJ Is In A Haze
Is All That Fog Just Rapidly Melting Snow? Why NJ Is In A Haze No, that’s not wildfire smoke this time. If you stepped outside Tuesday, Feb. 17, and wondered why the air looked hazy, the culprit is likely rapidly melting snow. As temperatures rose across the region, melting snow added moisture to the lowest levels of the atmosphere, creating the perfect setup for dense fog. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for large portions of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, with visibility expected to drop to one-quarter mile or less, forecasters said. So why did it get so foggy so fast? Rapidly melting snow boosts moisture near the ground, Cleveland.com…

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by Cecilia Levine
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First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast
First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast The first long-range spring forecast is out, and AccuWeather says residents across the Northeast might want to keep coats handy a little longer this year. According to the outlet's 2026 US Spring Forecast, the Northeast and Great Lakes will experience a gradual shift toward warmer weather, with cooler-than-average temperatures likely to persist well into spring.  Forecasters warn that late-season snow and frost are possible across the region, especially in March and April. That could mean higher heating bills for many households as the cold persists. Related story: Punxsutawney…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ice-Encased Honda Civic Turns Into Philadelphia Street Spectacle (PHOTOS) Ice-Encased Honda Civic Turns Into Philadelphia Street Spectacle (PHOTOS)
Ice-Encased Honda Civic Turns Into Philadelphia Street Spectacle (Photos) A 2016 Honda Civic with Maryland plates has been drawing crowds in Philadelphia this week — not for its make or model, but because it’s completely encased in ice. The car, parked along the 1000 block of North Front Street in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, became an unexpected local attraction after a nearby water main break left it frozen solid and impossible to move. The vehicle belongs to Tianna Graham, a Philadelphia school teacher who suddenly found herself at the center of the city’s latest viral moment. Graham told 6abc Action News that her car was parked near the site of a si…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO) Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO)
Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (Video) The moment has arrived — Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction, and the results are in. As thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in the early morning cold on Monday, Feb. 2, Phil emerged from his burrow for the 140th Groundhog Day ceremony. With the world watching, the top-hatted Inner Circle carefully observed Phil’s behavior before announcing the forecast: Click here to watch the video or watch it in the player below: 6 more weeks of winter ❄️ or an early spring 🌷? Join us live from Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2 to see Punxsutawney Phil give his 140th Groundhog Day progn…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In New Jersey A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS reported a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck approximately 6 kilometers north-northeast of Whitehouse Station at 3:42 p.m.  The quake occurred at a depth of about 8.9 kilometers, according to the agency. Residents in Glen Gardner, Califon, Bedminster, and Lebanon reported feeling it.

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by Cecilia Levine
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It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down
It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down Freezing temperatures are locking up the Hudson River, disrupting ferry service and prompting emergency icebreaking as the deep freeze drags on (scroll for photos). NY Waterway commuter ferry service between New Jersey and New York has been delayed, while NYC Ferry service has been fully suspended as ice continues to form across the Hudson River, the East River, and New York Harbor. The disruption comes amid dangerously cold temperatures gripping the region. AccuWeather forecasters said New York City could be experiencing one of the longest stretches of temperatures at or below freezin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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How Much Snow Did You Get? These Passaic County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update How Much Snow Did You Get? These Passaic County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Passaic County Locales Saw Highest Totals: New Update Here are snowfall totals from the National Weather Service for the major winter storm that hit the region early Sunday morning, Jan. 25. A widespread foot or more of accumulation has been reported just before daybreak on Monday, Jan. 26. New York Manhattan Central Park 11.4 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs Queens JFK 10.3 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs La Guardia 9.7 in 1200 AM 01/26 Official NWS Obs Bronx  W Throgs Neck Bridge 12.5 in 1105 PM 01/25 Trained Spotter Brooklyn Williamsburg …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Passaic County Towns Got Hit The Hardest Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Passaic County Towns Got Hit The Hardest
Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Passaic County Towns Got Hit The Hardest The Northeast is digging out, and the snow totals are in. By 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, the National Weather Service issued updated storm-total snowfall reports across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut as the system wrapped up. Many communities finished in the double digits, with the highest totals pushing past 17 inches in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY New Fairfield: 16.0 in at 10:09 p.m. Bethel: 15.7 in at 10:27 p.m. Danbury: 15.5 in at 10:45 p.m. Bridgeport Airport: 15.1 in at 12:00 a.m. Greenwich: 11.0 in at 6:38 p.m. N…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey
Sherrill Declares State Of Emergency, Up To 18 Inches Of Snow Expected In New Jersey New Jersey will enter a statewide State of Emergency that goes into effect Saturday evening, Jan. 24, as a powerful winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across the state, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Friday. The State of Emergency will take effect at 5 p.m. across all 21 counties in anticipation of widespread snowfall, prolonged periods of temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.  All of New Jersey is currently under a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday night through Sunday night, according to the Nat…

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by Cecilia Levine