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

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

Snow is expected to start falling 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 Princeton:

• Thursday night: Snow, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

The National Weather Service placed the Princeton 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.

Princeton police have asked residents to remove all cars from the road so that plow crews can work. Cars can be parked in one of the garages. Do not put snow from your driveway into the roads.

Should you lose power during the storm, contact your utility provider and not the police department (and don't call 911).

PSEG Customers: You can report an outage by phone (800) 436-PSEG (7734) or text "OUT" to 4PSEG (47734). Register your phone first by texting "REG" to 4PSEG. Once registered they will keep you updated with real-time power outage updates/restoration information to your cell phone and/or e-mail.

JCP&L Customers: Report an outage by phone (888) -544-4877

If you see downed power lines don't go near them and call the police at (609) 921-2100 or call 911.

Do not use portable generators indoors. It must be used outdoors and away from homes.