As a major winter storm blasted the state Saturday morning, the governor cautioned residents against travel.
is holding firm on its prediction of 12 to 18 inches for the counties along the shore, where the heaviest bands of snow are dropping 1 to 3 inches an hour with winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts above 40 mph, forecasters say. A significant chunk of the state will incur about 6 to 12 inches, while Northwest Jersey is primarily in the 4 to 6 inch zone, according to the latest update Saturday morning.
Power outages remain a concern as the winds increase through Saturday. As of 7:20 a.m., more than 1,000 homes and businessesHeavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected throughout the day Saturday as a winter storm continues to slam New Jersey with snowfall totals up to 18 inches and winds gusting up to 50 mph., which says there will be reduced visibility for the next several hours due to blowing snow.
Dozens of crashes have already been reported, according to the state Department of Transportation, and motorists are urged to stay off roads. However, Murphy said traffic conditions were better than anticipated and power outages were “lower than we had feared.” He added the state had approximately “3,000 pieces of equipment” out on the roads to assist with snow removal, plowing, salting and other winter storm preparedness procedures.
“So we’re doing everything we can to stay out ahead of it. But it’s Mother Nature, so there’s only so much you could do,” Murphy said.Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to
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