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Bitter cold retains its grip on N.J.
by The Associated Press Friday January 16, 2009, 6:26 AM
Temperatures in the teens and single digits around New Jersey combined with the wind are making it feel like it's well below zero.
The National Weather Service said the bitterly cold air mass will remain over the state through Saturday before temperatures return to closer to normal for January. Until then, officials saidy people should bundle up before heading out.
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by The Associated Press Thursday January 15, 2009, 11:25 AM
Sub-zero temperatures are expected tonight after a blast of sporadic snowfall earlier today coated area roads and created a treacherous morning drive.
Minor accidents and delays were reported on most highways as crews continued to salt roads. The state Department of Transportation lowered speed limits on the New Jersey Turnpike to 45 mph this morning.
Continue reading "Frigid temperatures, bursts of snow slick area roads" »
Arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, snowfall to N.J.
by Candice Leigh Helfand/The Star-Ledger Wednesday January 14, 2009, 7:19 PM
The forecast for much of the Garden State in the days ahead: cold, snow and ice.
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s and teens, with a coating of snow over parts of New Jersey -- possible accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with the larger amounts in the higher elevations.
Continue reading "Arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, snowfall to N.J." »Arctic air blows into New Jersey
by The Associated Press Wednesday January 14, 2009, 6:41 AM
Arctic air and gusty winds are putting a big chill on the Garden State.
The National Weather Service said the wind chill will make it feel much colder and any water left on untreated roads and sidewalks will freeze.
Continue reading "Arctic air blows into New Jersey" »Storm sideswipes NJ, but cold snap expected later this week
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Sunday January 11, 2009, 7:45 AM
A winter storm system expected to drop several inches of snow on New Jersey instead left behind icy conditions and just a few headaches for most of the state.
The week ahead, however, is expected to turn frigid, with temperatures dropping into the teens by Wednesday evening, and remaining bitterly cold through Friday, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
Continue reading "Storm sideswipes NJ, but cold snap expected later this week" »Snowstorm turning out to be weaker than expected
by Nyier Abdou/The Star-Ledger Saturday January 10, 2009, 7:17 PM
A jogger makes his way through Branch Brook Park in Newark during today's snowfall.A steady, light snowfall throughout central and northern New Jersey today led to a spate of accidents on slippery roads, but did not proved to be the ornery storm initially expected.
State Police reported a number of weather-related accidents once snow began falling early this afternoon. Accidents were reported on the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 287 and 21.
With fewer cars on the roadways on a Saturday afternoon, however, weather-related accidents were minimized, said Sgt. Stephen Jones, a State Police spokesman.
Continue reading "Snowstorm turning out to be weaker than expected" »Snowfall today may not be as heavy as originally predicted
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Saturday January 10, 2009, 8:00 AM
The snowstorm that's been forecast for the past few days is still coming today, but it may not bring as much snow as originally thought.
Winter storm warnings remain in effect for Sussex, Bergen and Passaic counties, where up to eight inches of snow is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories have been posted for the rest of northern New Jersey, with up to five inches are possible before the storm pulls away early Sunday.
From about Monmouth County south, only an inch or so of snow is expected before the precipitation turns to rain, forecasters say.
Continue reading "Snowfall today may not be as heavy as originally predicted" »Storm could dump up to 10 inches of snow on parts of N.J.
by Jim Lockwood/The Star-Ledger Friday January 09, 2009, 2:00 PM
A snowstorm blowing in from the Midwest is forecast to hit northern New Jersey Saturday morning and could dump anywhere from 3 to 10 inches throughout that part of the state.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for roughly the northern half of the Garden State, where snow totals could vary from 3 to 5 inches around Mercer and Middlesex counties, to as much as 10 inches in Sussex County, said NWS meteorologist Patrick O'Hara.
Snow is forecast for northern New Jersey Saturday
by The Associated Press Friday January 09, 2009, 8:03 AM
The National Weather Service said a Midwest storm may bring a significant amount of snow on norther New Jersey Saturday and Saturday night.
Forecasters said the storm will exit the region, leaving behind cold, blustery and icy conditions in time for the Giants-Eagles game Sunday.
As the early morning sun rises, a teenager in Randolph takes an walk around Heistein Park Pond. Ice mostly gives way to rain as commute gears up
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday January 07, 2009, 8:44 AM
Most Garden State highways are more wet than icy as temperatures around the state are mostly above freezing.
However, ice on untreated surfaces is slowing motorists in the northwest part of the state. Road conditions led to many delayed opening at New Jersey schools -- News 12 List.
Snow and freezing rain tonight may make the morning commute mushy
by Sharon Adarlo/The Star-Ledger Tuesday January 06, 2009, 7:37 PM
A wintry mixture of snow and freezing rain hitting parts of the state tonight may turn Wednesday morning's commute into a slushy mess.
Forecasts call for snow and sleet tonight in Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Morris and western parts of Passaic, which are under a winter storm warning because of expected ice accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. Lows temperatures tonight will be in the mid- to upper-20s.
Continue reading "Snow and freezing rain tonight may make the morning commute mushy" »Forecasters issue snow, ice warning for evening commute
by The Associated Press Tuesday January 06, 2009, 9:14 AM
Snow and ice threaten to slow today's ride home across New Jersey.
The National Weather Service says snow and sleet will fall over the state later in the day and throughout the night before changing to rain.
Continue reading "Forecasters issue snow, ice warning for evening commute" »Snow and sleet are on the way
by Jeanette Rundquist/The Star-Ledger Tuesday January 06, 2009, 12:18 AM
The weather is expected to turn snowy today, weather officials said. And then it gets messy.
Storms beginning between noon and 3 p.m. are expected to bring snow to New Jersey's northern counties and a mix of snow and sleet to the central part of the state, according to the National Weather Service. A few inches of snow may accumulate in Sussex, northern Passaic and parts of Morris and Warren counties, according to meteorologist Dean Iovino.
Continue reading "Snow and sleet are on the way" »Strong wind, freezing temperatures expected through tonight
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday December 31, 2008, 1:18 PM
The final winter-weather blast for 2008 has come in the form of freezing temperatures and blowing snow, with the National Weather Service issuing a high wind warning and winter weather advisory across much of New Jersey.
The bursts of snow that began this morning should taper off by later this afternoon, with accumulations of between 1 and 3 inches in some places, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
Continue reading "Strong wind, freezing temperatures expected through tonight" »Wind advisory is in effect
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Tuesday December 30, 2008, 7:10 AM
A wind advisory has been issued for several counties, with gusts of up to 45 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
The wind advisory is in effect until noon today for Union, Morris, Essex, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, Hunterdon, Hudson, Bergen and Monmouth counties, with strong winds also expected for Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45 degrees. Evening temperatures will drop to around 30, with a slight chance of snow in places after 1 a.m.
Today will be sunny and mild
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Monday December 29, 2008, 6:07 AM
The mild weather will continue today, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching near 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low of around 31 degrees.
Unseasonably warm weather on tap for today
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Sunday December 28, 2008, 7:41 AM
The morning fog will burn away to sunshine and an unseasonably warm afternoon, with a high near 65 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
It will be breezy with a west wind of up to 20 mph. There will be a slight chance of rain.
The mercury will drop considerably tonight, with a low in the mid-30s.
Chilly morning should give way to partly cloudy skies
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Friday December 26, 2008, 5:59 AM
Sub-freezing temperatures this morning should gradually warm to a high of 41 degrees under partly cloudy skies today, according to accuweather.com.
Rain is forecast tonight with temperatures continuing to rise into the 50s. Rain should end Saturday morning, though the day is predicted to remain mostly cloudy. Lows on Saturday are not expected to drop below 47 degrees.
The warming trend continues into Sunday with a possible record high temperature in the 60s. Current forecasts call for a high of 64 degrees in Newark. The record set in 1982 was 68 degrees. Strong, gusty winds and fog may are also expected. Peak gusts could hit 34 mph, according to the forecast.
Freezing rain and sleet make for treacherous travel
by Alexi Friedman/The Star-Ledger Wednesday December 24, 2008, 11:15 AM
An ice-covered roadway in Madison made for slow going this morning. Conditions for motorists and pedestrians were equally dangerous.One man sustained several broken bones when he was struck by a car in Newark, after stepping out of his own vehicle following an accident, police said.
Continue reading "Freezing rain and sleet make for treacherous travel" »After cold start, day will turn warmer
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Tuesday December 23, 2008, 6:00 AM
The temperature will inch up to around 32 degrees today, after an early morning that hovered in the mid-teens, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.
Tonight will dip to a low of 30 degrees, with a slight chance of snow in places, along with freezing rain after midnight.
Baby, it's cold outside
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Monday December 22, 2008, 5:45 AM
The sun will shine today but it will be windy and frigid, with temperatures expected to hover in the mid-20s, according to the National Weather Service.
A wind advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. for central and southern New Jersey, with gusts as high as 45 miles per hour.
Tonight's temperature will drop down into the low- to mid-teens.
Another storm expected to hit N.J. early Sunday
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Saturday December 20, 2008, 1:49 PM
One storm down, two more to go.
As much of northern and central New Jersey digs out from Friday's snowstorm, which dumped upwards of 9 inches on parts of the state, another batch of bad weather is expected to hit early Sunday, and a third storm is due on Christmas Eve.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday's storm, which is expected to arrive sometime before dawn, won't be as bad as Friday's. In the northernmost parts of the state, all snow is likely, with accumulations of up to 6 inches possible. Farther south, the snow will eventually change over to rain, but not before dumping 1 to 3 inches. At this point, Wednesday's storm is likely to be mainly rain.
We're getting a break today. There's no snow in the forecast, but it's cold and the temperatures aren't expected to make it out of the 20s.
John Timpanaro, of Fair Lawn, and his 8-year-old daughter, Victoria, sled down a snow-covered hill at the Westmorland Elementary School in Fair Lawn today.Jersey snowstorm through the eyes of the innocent
by Mark DiIonno/Star-Ledger Columnist Saturday December 20, 2008, 7:00 AM
The winter romance is dead.
The Weather Channel, and every other "real-time" traffic and weather media outlet killed it.
Snow is no longer anticipated with holiday glee. It is dreaded.
It is no longer God's magical blanket, that quilted white cover of peace and quiet that forces us to stop our clocks and reflect from the warmth of our homes. Now it's just one big, snarling inconvenience. A commuter's nightmare, a school-closer, a power outage waiting to happen.
Pedestrian schleps through the snow in Newton.Worst of snowstorm is over
by Leslie Kwoh and Julie O'Connor/The Star-Ledger Friday December 19, 2008, 7:22 PM
The worst is over -- for now.
The first major snowstorm of the season barreled through New Jersey today, dumping nearly 10 inches of snow on the northernmost parts of the state, closing schools, snarling highways and airports and dampening the holiday retail business in an already gloomy season.
There may be some lingering snow flurries and light freezing drizzle for the rest of the night, but with no significant accumulation, said Al Cope, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "Worst of snowstorm is over" »Snow, ice mix creates treacherous evening commute
by Leslie Kwoh and Julie O'Connor/The Star-Ledger Friday December 19, 2008, 5:00 PM
Traffic throughout the northern portions of the state has slowed to a crawl in many spots with reports of dozens of fender-benders as snow continues to accumulate through the evening rush hour and roads begin to freeze from dropping temperatures.
The heaviest snowfalls has been reported north of Route 78. More than 500 flights have been canceled at New York City-area airports, including some 380 flights at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Continue reading "Snow, ice mix creates treacherous evening commute" »Winter storm closes schools, cancels flights
by Cathy Bugman/The Star-Ledger Friday December 19, 2008, 10:50 AM
New Jersey students were sleeping in as many school districts throughout the state announced closures in advance of the impending winter storm.
More than 500 flights have been canceled at New York City-area airports.
Police and state emergency management officials are warning those preparing to brave the elements to drive cautiously when the snow starts to fall this morning throughout most of the state. Motorists can check road conditions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation website, www.NJ511.info.
Two Morris County high schools to be closed Friday due to weather
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Thursday December 18, 2008, 10:55 PM
Morris Knolls High School in Denville and Morris Hills High School in Rockaway, both in Morris County, will be closed Friday because of expected inclement weather, according to the schools' website.
Wintry mix of snow, sleet is expected
by Nyier Abdou/The Star-Ledger Thursday December 18, 2008, 10:15 PM
Three winter storms are expected to barrel through New Jersey before Christmas, including one forecasters say will bring a wintry mix of rain, sleet and as much as a foot of snow to some areas Friday.
A second storm is brewing for overnight Saturday and a third could hit Wednesday, assuring a white Christmas for some parts of the state.
A winter storm is expected to dump up to 5 inches of snow starting tomorrow morning. Snow and sleet is coming Friday
by The Associated Press Thursday December 18, 2008, 6:10 AM
Weather forecasters said significant snowfall is possible for parts of the state Friday and Friday night as low pressure moves in.
A winter storm watch is in effect through Friday night for Essex, Hudson, Union, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Winter officially begins Sunday.
Continue reading "Snow and sleet is coming Friday" »Sleet, slush coat roads for morning drive
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday December 17, 2008, 4:17 AM
Expect a messy mix of sleet and freezing rain for this morning's commute, though temperatures should rise through the day to melt lingering patches of ice.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 8 a.m. for Middlesex, Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Union counties.
Continue reading "Sleet, slush coat roads for morning drive" »Winter weather warning in northwestern New Jersey
by Sharon Adarlo/Star-Ledger Tuesday December 16, 2008, 7:19 PM
Northwestern parts of the state are expected to get a 1 to 2 inch blanket of snow tonight, which will change into sleet and freezing rain later in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory has been issued to Sussex, Warren and Morris counties, where snow will accumulate overnight, according to the forecast. The area will experience a low of 27 degrees with winds coming from the east at 6 miles per hour.
Continue reading "Winter weather warning in northwestern New Jersey" »Slick roads slow traffic on Garden State Parkway
by The Star-Ledger Continuous New Desk Tuesday December 16, 2008, 2:30 PM
Traffic on the Garden State Parkway between Tinton Falls and Woodbridge is moving slowly due to slick roads, State Police said.
Rain and sleet this afternoon caused slippery driving conditions resulting in several minor accidents, according to Sgt. Steve Karmilovich.
Most of the incidents are concentrated between mileposts 108 and 131. he said.
Weather forces reduction in Turnpike speed limit
by Sharon Adarlo/The Star-Ledger Tuesday December 16, 2008, 11:24 AM
The speed limit on the New Jersey Turnpike has been reduced to 45 mph as a safety precaution this morning from Interchange 8 to the George Washington Bridge, according to State Police.
Roads made slippery by snow and freezing rain prompted the speed limit change, State Police Sgt Stephen Jones said. Crews were salting the highway early this morning in anticipation of a messy commute.
Any remaining snow is expected to turn to rain before noon today as temperatures reach a high near 45 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The Turnpike speed reduction remains in effect until 8 a.m., Jones said.
Winter weather is on the way
by The Associated Press Tuesday December 16, 2008, 5:54 AM
Cold air is replacing the unseasonably warm temperatures that broke records in parts of New Jersey.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset and western Passaic counties.
Continue reading "Winter weather is on the way" »Nearly 200 in Sussex still without power after ice storm
by Jim Lockwood/The Star-Ledger Monday December 15, 2008, 5:08 PM
An estimated 188 homes in Sussex County remain without electricity late this afternoon after an ice storm caused power outages in higher elevations Thursday night.
Outages were concentrated in the Highland Lakes and Barry Lakes section of Vernon Township, said Tom Tate, a spokesman for the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, which provides power to the area.
Residents of the Highland Lakes section of Vernon Township were hit by a severe ice storm Thursday. Some residents still remain without power. 370 homes in Sussex still without power this afternoon
by Joe Moszczynski/The Star-Ledger Monday December 15, 2008, 3:00 PM
An estimated 370 homes in Sussex County remained without power this afternoon after an ice storm hit the area Thursday night.
Outages were concentrated in the Highland Lakes and Barry Lakes section of Vernon Township, said Tom Tate, a spokesman for the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, which provides power to the area.
Continue reading "370 homes in Sussex still without power this afternoon" »Electricity outages continue in Sussex after ice storm
by Mariam Jukaku/The Star-Ledger Sunday December 14, 2008, 1:52 PM
About 1,000 Sussex county residents are still without power today after an ice storm swept through the area Thursday night.
Crews are working around the clock to restore power, said Tom Tate, spokesman for the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, which provides electricity to the area. Tate could not say when power would be fully restored.
"We're making good progress, but it's slow and steady," Tate said.
Outages continue in Sussex County after ice storm
by Ralph R. Ortega/Star-Ledger Saturday December 13, 2008, 3:59 PM
About 1,700 customers remain without power in Sussex County today after an ice storm hit the area Thursday night.
Outages remained in the Highland Lakes and Barry Lakes sections of Vernon Township, said Tom Tate, a spokesman for the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative which provides power to the area.
"That's down from a peak of 5,000. We're making steady progress," Tate said this afternoon.
Continue reading "Outages continue in Sussex County after ice storm" »Highland Lakes in Sussex shut down by ice storm
by Jim Lockwood/The Star-Ledger Friday December 12, 2008, 12:40 PM
Highland Lakes in Vernon, Sussex County is closed due to a severe ice storm that felled trees, caused power outages and blocked roads, authorities said.
"The Highland Lakes area has a heavy coating of ice, trees are down, almost every road is blocked in that area. Phones are out, power is out," said Sussex County Emergency Management Director Skip Danielson. "The whole community of Highland Lakes is essentially isolated."
Continue reading "Highland Lakes in Sussex shut down by ice storm" »Heavy rain causes flooding, but temps remain above freezing
by The Associated Press Friday December 12, 2008, 5:59 AM
The heavy rain that's been soaking New Jersey will end by the afternoon, forecasters said.
Temperatures around the state mostly stayed well above freezing, sparing motorists an icy ride to work. But several inches of rain have caused flooding.
-- Flood Watch
-- New Jersey Local Weather Center
Continue reading "Heavy rain causes flooding, but temps remain above freezing" »Flooding closes stretch of Route 17 in Rutherford
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Friday December 12, 2008, 12:44 AM
Heavy rain sweeping through New Jersey Thursday night flooded the northbound lanes of Route 17, forcing the shutdown of the highway near the Highland Cross intersection, police said.
Elsewhere in the state, police were called out for fender benders and reports of downed trees in Sussex County, State Police and Vernon authorities said.
Rutherford police said they shut down part of Route 17 late Thursday night. Cars were being detoured onto Union Avenue.
Continue reading "Flooding closes stretch of Route 17 in Rutherford" »Storm brings heavy rain, flood alerts to New Jersey
by The Associated Press Thursday December 11, 2008, 11:05 PM
A cold rain falling over New Jersey is expected to continue as rain for most of the state.
As much as 2 inches of rain has fallen in some areas of the state, triggering flood warnings tonight for Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Mercer counties and a flood watch for most of the rest of the state.
Forecasters say the precipitation is likely to turn to snow overnight in the far northwestern corner of the state. Higher elevations in Sussex County could see 2 to 4 inches of snow by the time the storm moves away Friday morning.
The storm caused major delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, with incoming flights as much as three hours late this evening.
Winter driving safety tips issued by N.J. emergency management office
by MaryAnn Spoto/The Star-Ledger Thursday December 11, 2008, 2:45 PM
With winter bearing down on the Garden State, motorists are being urged to equip their cars with tools to help them safely navigate the roads.
The state's Office of Emergency Management issued a preparedness plan today that encourages drivers to give proper travel notification, drive safely and load the car with the appropriate gear.
Continue reading "Winter driving safety tips issued by N.J. emergency management office" »Rain will turn to snow, ice, as N.J. temperatures fall, forecasters say
by The Associated Press Thursday December 11, 2008, 6:28 AM
Motorists could face a slippery ride in New Jersey today and Friday as much colder air freezes the rain that's falling.
The precipitation could become snow in the northwest part of the state. A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday for Sussex County.
Continue reading "Rain will turn to snow, ice, as N.J. temperatures fall, forecasters say" »Weather delays flights at Newark-area airports
by The Associated Press Wednesday December 10, 2008, 7:12 PM
NEW YORK -- Flights at New York City area airports have been delayed by rainy weather.
LaGuardia Airport is reporting average flight delays of 3 hours on arriving and departing flights Wednesday evening.
The Federal Aviation Administration Web site reports arriving flights have an average delay of one hour at John F. Kennedy International Airport. And some arriving flights at Newark Liberty International Airport have average delays of two hours and 30 minutes.
Flooding expected across New Jersey Thursday
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday December 10, 2008, 3:59 PM
A flood watch is in effect across New Jersey on Thursday from morning to evening, according to the website for the National Weather Service.
Western counties, particularly Sussex and parts of Passaic, are warned to expect snow and sleet starting early Thursday morning, with icy conditions continuing into Friday.
Today's unusually warm temperatures -- the high will hit 66 degrees in Newark -- will give way to freezing temperatures over night. Temperatures statewide are expected to be in the 30s Thursday and Friday, dipping into the 20s Friday night.
Tenant heat complaints surge in Newark
by The Associated Press Wednesday December 10, 2008, 3:50 PM
Newark's "No Heat Hot Line" has seen a 10 percent surge this month as a chilly December led tenants to report landlords who left them in the cold.
The hot line recorded 117 calls in the first nine days of December, compared with 106 during the same period in 2007, city officials said.
"Heat and hot water are a basic, inalienable right," Newark Mayor Cory Booker said. "The city of Newark established the heat hot line to ensure that every Newarker is protected and that every landlord is held accountable."
Continue reading "Tenant heat complaints surge in Newark" »Balmy day will give way to cold, even some snow
by The Associated Press Wednesday December 10, 2008, 5:45 AM
Forecasters said it's going to feel more like spring than early December across New Jersey today, but temperatures in the 60s and rain could give way to snow in the state's higher elevations.
A winter storm watch is in effect for Sussex County from Thursday through Friday.
Continue reading "Balmy day will give way to cold, even some snow" »Wind advisory in effect in several N.J. counties
by The Star-Ledger Continuous New Desk Sunday December 07, 2008, 8:26 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory through 10 p.m. this evening in several New Jersey counties.
Those counties are: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren.
Continue reading "Wind advisory in effect in several N.J. counties" »Snow flurries land on southern Jersey
by The Associated Press Friday November 21, 2008, 8:34 AM
Some Garden State residents are seeing snow.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 11 a.m. for Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Cumberland and Atlantic counties.
Continue reading "Snow flurries land on southern Jersey" »Sunny, cool and possible snow on the way
by The Associated Press Monday November 17, 2008, 6:50 AM
Look for mostly sunny skies this morning and then a few clouds moving in, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs will be in the mid 40s with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight twill be cloudy with a slight chance of snow and rain showers after midnight.
Weather service issues tornado watch for N.J.
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Saturday November 15, 2008, 4:55 PM
New Jersey is under a tornado watch for this evening.
The National Weather Service said the watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. for southern New Jersey and until 9 p.m. for northern New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Later tonight, thunderstorms may may produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the state, according to the Weather Service. Chance of rain is near 100 percent.
Gusty winds and rains have already caused delays for arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport of more than two hours.
Dense-fog advisory is issued for most of N.J.
by The Associated Press Friday November 14, 2008, 5:58 AM
Fog is cutting visibility this morning on Garden State highways.
The National Weather Service issued a dense-fog advisory until 10 a.m. for most of the state.
Continue reading "Dense-fog advisory is issued for most of N.J." »Partly sunny and cool
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday November 12, 2008, 5:44 AM
It will be another nice and cool day, but it will be the last one for the next couple of days.
Expect partly sunny with highs in the lower 50s and light winds today, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunny and cool
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Tuesday November 11, 2008, 5:34 AM
It will be a mostly sunny and chilly today with high temperatures in the upper 40s.
Winds will diminish to 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows around 30.
Continue reading "Sunny and cool" »Mostly sunny, brisk
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Monday November 10, 2008, 5:50 AM
It will be a mostly sunny, brisk and cool start to the work week.
Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 40s with west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service, Tonight will be mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Continue reading "Mostly sunny, brisk" »Turning sunny, mild
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Friday November 07, 2008, 5:22 AM
The day starts off cloudy with patchy drizzle or fog this morning.
But it turns partly sunny this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, with highs in the upper 60s. Parts of central and southern New Jersey are probably going to wind up in the lower-70s.
Continue reading "Turning sunny, mild" »Jersey Shore is under high-surf advisory
by The Associated Press Thursday November 06, 2008, 11:25 PM
Surf's up along the Shore.
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory from Sandy Hook to Cape May until 7 a.m. Friday.
Strong northeast winds and long swells are creating waves of 6 to 7 feet at the beaches. That condition likely will cause beach erosion and dangerous rip currents.
Forecasters also said there could be some tidal flooding in the back bays because the strong winds are not allowing drainage at low tide.
High-surf advisory is issued for Jersey shore
by The Associated Press Thursday November 06, 2008, 6:37 AM
Surf's up along the Jersey shore.
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory from Sandy Hook to Cape May until 5 p.m.
Continue reading "High-surf advisory is issued for Jersey shore" »A soaker, mild
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Thursday November 06, 2008, 6:01 AM
Keep their rain gear handy: a steady drizzle is expected all day.
Temperatures will climb to near 60 by lunch time, but it will remain overcast, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "A soaker, mild" »Overcast, damp
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday November 05, 2008, 5:15 AM
It will be a cloudy day with a chance of rain and drizzle.
Highs will be around 60, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "Overcast, damp" »Mixed skies, cool
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Tuesday November 04, 2008, 5:23 AM
A mix of sun and clouds -- with cooler temperatures -- is one tap for Election Day.
Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s for most of the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "Mixed skies, cool" »Becoming sunny, cool
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Monday November 03, 2008, 5:45 AM
The work week starts off overcast and cool, but turns sunny in the afternoon.
Highs will be in the upper 50s, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog after midnight with lows in the upper 40s.
Continue reading "Becoming sunny, cool" »JCP&L crews still trying to restore power after Tuesday storm
by Julie O'Connor/The Star-Ledger Friday October 31, 2008, 6:53 PM
About 240 utility crews continued to work this evening in Morris, Hunterdon and Warren counties to restore power to "a couple hundred" residents who lost electricity in Tuesday's unexpected snow storm, according to a spokesman from Jersey Central Power & Light.
"We're wrapping things up," said Michael Obremski, the spokesman. He said the company expected to restore power to the remaining customers by about 11 tonight.
Halloween treat: temps in the 60s
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Friday October 31, 2008, 5:58 AM
After the last few days of chilly temperatures -- and a surprise nor'easter -- we are in for a Halloween treat: the mercury warming up to the 60s.
The Halloween warm-up is the result of westerly winds bringing in a milder air mass from the middle of the country, according to the National Weather Service. That combined with abundant sunshine will send temperatures to the 60s this afternoon.
Youths wearing Halloween masks receive candies and sweets.State expanding home heating programs to assist more residents
by Tom Hester and Tom Johnson/The Star-Ledger Thursday October 30, 2008, 6:58 PM
As part of the Corzine adminisÂtration's economic recovery proÂgram for New Jersey, the state is making available an additional $87.8 million for home heating assistance and expanding eligibility requireÂments to help 28,000 to 50,000 more households.
The Low Income EnÂergy Assistance Program (LIÂHEAP) has $185.7 million available to help meet the cost of electric, gas, oil and propane heat, an inÂcrease of $77.8 million over last winter. Income eligibility has been boosted. State Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria said their are 196,000 houseÂholds in the program.
If some long-range forecasts are correct, this winter could be one of the colest in several years.
Continue reading "State expanding home heating programs to assist more residents" »7,000 still in dark after Tuesday's snowstorm
by Julie O'Connorand Ralph R. Ortega/The Star-Ledger Thursday October 30, 2008, 5:50 PM
Thousands of residents in northwestern New Jersey were still waiting in the dark today, as utility crews worked to restore power lines downed by Tuesday's unseasonably early snow storm.
About 7,000 customers remained without power by early evening, according to Jersey Central Power & Light. The outages particularly affected western Morris, Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon counties, said spokesman Scott Surgeoner.
Angelo and Doreen Penge and their children Dan, 17, and Dana, 15, of Alexandria Township lunch at the Clinton Station Diner Wednesday as they cope with nearly 24 hours without power at home. Mostly sunny, cold
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Thursday October 30, 2008, 5:55 AM
Don't let all that sun fool you. It will be another cold day.
Temperatures will not rise past the mid 40s today -- even as the sun comes out in full force about lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "Mostly sunny, cold" »Thousands still without power after surprise nor'easter
by Robert E. William III/The Star-Ledger Wednesday October 29, 2008, 8:34 PM
New Jersey continued to recover today from the unseasonably early snowstorm that dumped record snow levels around the state.
More than two-thirds of the 80,000 customers who lost power had it restored today, leaving 30,000 people last night in Hunterdon, Warren, Morris and Sussex counties without electricity for a second day, said Ron Morano, a spokesman for Jersey Central Power & Light.
Continue reading "Thousands still without power after surprise nor'easter" »Wind, snow down power lines in N.J.
by The Associated Press Wednesday October 29, 2008, 8:14 AM
Utility crews were working this morning to restore power to more than 30,000 customers in New Jersey.
Wet snow and strong winds downed tree limbs and power lines, mainly in the northern part of the state Tuesday.
Taylor Watts and her mom, Jana Watts pull broken branches from the front of their Solitude Village home Wednesday following yesterday's unusual October snow. Cold and brisk
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Wednesday October 29, 2008, 5:44 AM
Bundle up. It will be another brisk day.
On the heels of Tuesday's nor'easter which blasted parts of New Jersey with more than a foot of snow and wind gusts approaching 50 mph, temperatures will only reach a high of about 48 -- 10 degrees cooler than normal, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue reading "Cold and brisk" »Trick or treat? Parts of state get more than a foot of snow
by Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger Tuesday October 28, 2008, 9:14 PM
No one dreams of a White Halloween. But the highway salt trucks arrived before the trick-or-treaters this year, as a nor'easter blasted parts of New Jersey yesterday with more than a foot of snow and wind gusts approaching 50 mph.
The storm left 14 inches in High Point, Sussex County, while 12 inches were reported in Lebanon, Hunterdon County, 11.5 inches in Mount Olive, Morris County, 4.8 inches in Hackettstown, Warren County, and 1.2 inches in Hillsborough, Somerset County.
In New Brunswick, where 1.5 inches fell, it was the first measurable snowfall in October in 36 years and only the fifth in October since record-keeping began in 1894, state climatologist David Robinson said.
Continue reading "Trick or treat? Parts of state get more than a foot of snow" »
Cool start to the work week
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Monday October 27, 2008, 5:55 AM
It will be a cool start to the work week. And it gets colder later in the week.
Monday will get up to near 60 with partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. A stray shower is possible later in the day.
Continue reading "Cool start to the work week" »Power is restored to all homes hit by storms
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Sunday October 26, 2008, 10:43 PM
Power has been restored the remaining New Jersey homes that lost service in heavy storms Saturday night.
Public Service Electric & Gas restored power to all affected customers -- totaling approximately 57,230 at the peak -- by around 10 p.m. tonight, said Claude Sikavi.
Continue reading "Power is restored to all homes hit by storms" »Hundreds still without power after Saturday's storm
by The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk Sunday October 26, 2008, 7:02 AM
Hundreds of households in New Jersey are still without power this morning following Saturday night's storm, which blew through the region, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
PSE&G is reporting 960 customers without power, according to Claude Sikavi, a spokesman there.
JCP&L is reporting scattered outages, about 330 in the northern region and around 100 in the central region.
Those numbers are down dramatically from more than 12,000 customers in the dark late Saturday night.
Continue reading "Hundreds still without power after Saturday's storm" »
