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How Much Snow Did Manchester, Lakehurst Get?
The cleanup continues across New Jersey Sunday after a nor'easter that dropped as much as 21 inches of snow in some areas.
MANCHESTER, NJ — A day after a nor'easter dumped as much as 21 inches of snow in New Jersey, cleanup work is ongoing including in Manchester and Lakehurst on Sunday.
Officials said plow crews were working through the night Saturday into Sunday to get the roads cleared.
Manchester received 10.5 inches of snow, according to totals reported to the National Weather Service, while totals of 11.5 and 10.5 were reported from Lakehurst.
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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.
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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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