A major snowstorm will hit the area Friday night and last into Sunday morning, with many parts of our area getting 10” or more snow. The storm will be even more severe in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas and less severe in New York City and Boston. This will cause a transportation nightmare for much of the East Coast. The storm will start as snow, but not until after 6pm Friday. Many roads will be pre-treated, so it might take until after midnight before conditions really go downhill. Travel Saturday is simply not recommended for most of the area, and the poor travel conditions may continue into Sunday morning. In New Jersey, a Blizzard Watch is in effect for the following counties - Mercer; Middlesex; Somerset; Camden; Gloucester; Northwestern Burlington; Salem; Atlantic; Cumberland; Ocean; Southeastern Burlington; Western Monmouth.
Winter Storm Warning for New Jersey
Dangerously cold weather this morning will be followed by a significant snowfall tonight and early Tuesday, and then a return to excessive cold Thursday and Friday. A Week of high impact Winter weather is at hand. This mornings temperatures are in the process of nearing records. Wind Chill was near 35 below zero in the Poconos and 10 to 20 below zero over much of the remainder of our area. A quick hitting snow event occurs tonight and ends by mid morning Tuesday.
Winter storm expected tonight, another on the way
Winter Storm Iola and its rain and snow could be making an appearance just in time for the weekend. An early Weather Channel forecast shows North Jersey getting the brunt of the storm with 5 to 8 inches of snow, the middle of the state getting 3 to 5 inches and South Jersey getting 1 to 3 Friday night into Saturday morning.Video update. Another storm brewing in the upper midwest is expected early next week. Don't put away those shovels yet!
Wicked nor'easter to strike Wednesday
Nor'easter arrives Wednesday night after 8 p.m. and continues through the day on Thursday. The biggest impact will be seen north and west of Philadelphia. Snow will overspread the region on Wednesday from south to north starting between 8 and 10 p.m. accumulating snow 4-6 inches by 5 a.m. From 5-7 a.m. we should see a changeover to sleet and then all rain in the city of Philadelphia. From 7 a.m.-3 p.m. expect windswept rain, occasionally heavy. From 3-8 p.m. rain may mix with sleet and change back to snow before ending, some additional accumulation possible, but should not be significant. Overnight: Clearing and windy. Read more.
Gearing up for winter storm Juno
A winter storm watch is in place for the Philadelphia metro areas. Moderate to heavy snow likely from portions of the coastal Mid-Atlantic to New England. Peak impacts to Merchantville will be late Monday through Tuesday with accumulations of 1 to 2 feet likely. Blizzard or near-blizzard conditions will make travel impossible.
DOH confirms Enterovirus cases
The state Department of Health confirmed Tuesday five new cases of enterovirus D68 in New Jersey, bringing the total to 14 cases in New Jersey. There are two new confirmed cases in Morris County and one each in Camden, Middlesex and Mercer counties. The typical enterovirus season runs from July through October, so we're in an enterovirus season. What’s unusual about this one is that it’s a virus that hasn’t widely spread through the U.S. before.
School team identifies special education needs
Project CHILD FIND is a program established by the New Jersey Department of Education to assist in the identification of un-served/underserved youth with a delay or disability from 3 through 21 years of age. The Merchantville School District provides free programs and services for children from age 3 up through 8th grade who demonstrate a disability or developmental delay and require special education and related services. The school district identifies potentially disabled students and in collaboration with parents, makes referrals to the Child Study Team for a comprehensive evaluation. Referrals for special services may also be made by parents/guardians, and/or agencies involved in the welfare of children.