Twp. Officials Ready For Storm That Could Bring Foot Of Snow To Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – The forecast may be unpredictable – blizzard watch, maybe a few inches, maybe a few feet – but something that isn’t swaying is Washington Township’s ability to handle what’s on the way.

The plows are ready at the Department of Public Works, and the crews are being coordinated to take on day and night shifts.

Office of Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator Bruce Clark said Thursday that, if needed, warming centers may open in town and if roadways or driveways are impassable to those in need, a crew of Long Valley residents with snowmobiles will be at the ready to assist.

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As of Thursday afternoon much of the state has been put on a blizzard watch, with anywhere from six inches to two feet of snow accumulation expected across New Jersey.

Snow is expected to begin falling after midnight Friday into Saturday, with the heaviest accumulations coming Saturday afternoon. High winds are also expected with the entirety of the storm coming to an end late in the morning Sunday.