Nor'easter Cato Drops Inches of Snow, Heavy Wind Gusts in the Caldwells

New Jersey has been hit with inches of “plowable snow,” heavy rain, and strong winds as a Thanksgiving Nor’easter, named Cato blows into town.

The snowstorm could last until 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, with between 4 and 9 inches falling in this area. By 1 p.m., at least 1 inch had fallen in the Caldwells, as seen in these photos around town.

For winter safety tips from the Caldwell Police Chief and Fire Marshall, click here.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported today that Newark Liberty International Airport air carriers were waiving fees to people impacted by the weather, suggesting that travelers contact their carriers for information.

West Essex Regional School district announced that all activities are cancelled today, and the West Essex Beefsteak Dinner has been postponed until Dec. 3. Caldwell University cancelled all classes today.

Whether you’re building the first snowman of the year, or fighting the snow on your holiday commute, we want to see your Thanksgiving snowgrams!

Send your wintery weather photos to Patch Editor, Emily Everson, at emily.everson@patch.com.

We’ll add the best local photos to this gallery, featured on the front page of Caldwells Patch.