How Many Inches Of Snow Is Hillsborough Getting, And When?

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A winter weather advisory has been issued for Hillsborough along with the rest of New Jersey ahead of a snowstorm that is predicted to dump 3 to 5 inches of snow on the township.

Snow is expected to start falling in the township overnight on Thursday with most snow falling between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is a look at the upcoming forecast for Hillsborough:

Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

The National Weather Service placed the Hillsborough area under a winter weather advisory for 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday. Plan on slippery road conditions, which could impact morning commutes, the agency says.

Hillsborough Township DPW:

Hillsborough DPW is asking residents to help make the clean-up of every snowfall a successful one. As a guideline, if there is snow on the roadway please remove all vehicles and any other obstructions such as trash cans, basketball hoops, recycling bins, etc.

Parking Prohibited on Snow-Covered Roads:

• Clear Snow and Ice from Vehicles Before Operating
• Residents are reminded that Ordinance 143-21 prohibits parking on snow-covered roads. When snow is anticipated, use off-street parking as an alternative. Vehicles are subject to summonses and the potential of being towed at the owner's expense.
• It is necessary to have the streets accessible and free from vehicles parked on the side to allow for the plows to complete their work.
• Parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been plowed sufficiently and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.
• Additionally, residents are reminded that there are motor vehicle statutes that require all snow and ice to be cleared from a vehicle before operating said vehicle on the roadway. This is to avoid flying ice and snow, which can potentially cause visibility problems for other drivers.
• Snow should not be shoveled, thrown nor deposited in the roadway from sidewalks and driveways. When clearing sidewalks and driveways, please pile snow on the side of the driveway and do not throw it in the street.

Winter Storm Reminders

• In the event you experience a loss of power, please contact your power company directly and report the outage. Do not assume that the outage has already been reported. JCP&L: 888-544-4877 and PSE&G 800-436-7734.
• Do not touch or attempt to move downed power lines.
• Do not operate generators inside your residence nor your garage; use only outdoors.
• If you are using candles, please ensure they are not placed by any flammable material and remain attended to while lit. Please extinguish candles when leaving a room.
• If using space heaters, ensure they are placed in a safe location away from flammable materials and walls.
• 911 is for Emergency use only. For non emergencies, please call 908-369-4323.
• On street parking is prohibited during the storm.
• All residents are encouraged to remain at home, but if you need to venture out, please allow extra travel time.
• Do not place trash cans or recycling cans out until the plows have passed. If you must put them out, place them well back from the curb line so the plows or projected snow does not hit them. Remove empty cans as soon as possible.

Residents should report any storm-related outages directly to their utility providers at the numbers listed below.

• JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877 or online http://www.firstenergycorp.com.
• New Jersey American Water: 1-800-272-1325
• PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734

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