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How Much Snow Did Galloway Get?

The cleanup continues across New Jersey Sunday after a nor'easter that dropped as much as 21 inches of snow in some areas.

Plowing operations are continuing in many parts of New Jersey in the wake of Saturday's nor'easter that dumped more than 8 inches in the western part of the state and up to 21 inches at the coast.
Plowing operations are continuing in many parts of New Jersey in the wake of Saturday's nor'easter that dumped more than 8 inches in the western part of the state and up to 21 inches at the coast. (Liam Griffin/Patch)

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ β€” A day after a nor'easter dumped as much as 21 inches of snow in New Jersey, cleanup work is ongoing including in Galloway on Sunday.

Officials said plow crews were working through the night Saturday into Sunday to get the roads cleared.

Galloway had received 14 inches of snow, according to a total reported to the National Weather Service early Saturday, but later totals reported nearby were of 16 to 18 inches.

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The roads were expected to freeze up overnight, and authorities urged people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary, officials said.

If you waited until Sunday to shovel, remember to push the snow instead of lifting, and drink plenty of water. Remember to shovel out around any fire hydrants near your home, police said.

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And dress warmly as temperatures were set to drop into the single digits overnight and were expected to stay cold for the start of the day.


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