How Many Inches Of Snow Will Warren Get, And When?

WARREN, NJ — It's already started to snow in Warren, but forecasters expect much more to come Friday night into Saturday.

Warren could be in for a lot of snow, but predictions vary.

The National Weather Service placed Somerset and Hunterdon Counties under a winter storm warning from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. The agency expects accumulating snow to begin Friday evening, becoming heavy at times through Saturday morning and diminishing that afternoon.

"If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," the warning says.

Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 3 to 7 inches. Wind gusts as high as 35 to 40 mph are also anticipated.

But Warren may get less snow than much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service predicts 12-18 inches of snow along the Jersey Shore.

See snowfall predictions from the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mt. Holly office below:

The Warren Township Office of Emergency Management recommends the following:

• STAY HOME AND OFF THE ROADS
• The Mayor and Township Committee urge your assistance to allow First Responders and the Department of Public Works to clear the roads as quickly as possible — stay home. Until the roads are cleared and safe, stay off the roadways as conditions may become extremely hazardous.
• Stay away from downed trees and wires.
• If you have a well or need a sump pump, buy a generator to run it along with a few basic services such as a couple of lights, the refrigerator, and the heat. Do NOT run vehicles, generators, or snow blowers inside your garage. Review generator safety procedures.
• Please review your family's Emergency Plan. Be prepared to have enough food, water, medications, and other necessities for you, your family, and your pets to stay in your home for a few days with or without power.
• Have extra batteries for flashlights and fully charge your cell phones.
• If you or a loved one have special or medical needs, please plan ahead for the upcoming weather conditions by making necessary arrangements in the event of a power loss.
• Check on your neighbors, particularly the elderly. If you feel that someone needs a wellness check, contact the Warren Police at 908-753-1000, and they will send out an officer.
• Warming/charging centers and shelters will not be opened until the roads are safely passable.
• Remove vehicles from the roadway to aid in the plowing of streets and allow for the passage of emergency vehicles.
• Clear a path to your front door in the event that emergency workers need to access your residence.
• Shovel out any fire hydrants and generators on your property.
• Do not plow snow from your driveway into the street. This is a violation of Township ordinances. The Township is not responsible for plowing the apron of your driveway.
• Pursuant to Warren Township Ordinance 3-3A.2, sidewalks must be cleared of snow or ice by the owner or tenant of the abutting property within 12 hours after snow has fallen.
• Use 911 only for emergency situations. Use the Police Departments non-emergency line for all other inquiries: 908-753-1000.
• Information regarding road conditions on state roads is available at the NJ Department of Transportation's website, 511nj.org.
• Information regarding emergency preparedness can be found at the state's website, ready.nj.gov.
• Check school websites for information on school closures.
• Updated information is available at warrennj.org/storm and on AM radio 680, Warren Emergency Broadcast.

The Warren Township Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and Department of Public Works have prepared and will continue to monitor the event.

For up-to-date information, visit the Township website (Special Announcements), follow both Warren Police and Warren OEM on Facebook and sign-up for NIXLE alerts sent directly to your phone by texting 07059 to 888777.

• PSE&G: 800-436-7734 | PSE&G Mobile Alerts
• JCP&L: 888-544-4877 | JCP&L Mobile Alerts
• NJ American Water: 800-272-1325

Here's the National Weather Service's forecast for Bridgewater as of 11 a.m. Friday:

• Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
• Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10 pm. Low around 17. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Saturday: Snow, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
• Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

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