How Much Snow Is Westfield Getting Thursday And Friday?

WESTFIELD, NJ — The National Weather Service predicted 3 to 5 inches of snow are expected in Westfield from midnight through noon on Friday.

According to the Westfield Police Department, the NWS expects "hazardous condition" during Friday morning's commute.

In preparation for the storm, the Department of Public Works has been pre-treating roads known to be problematic throughout Westfield and will begin plowing streets when three inches of snow has accumulated.

Gov. Murphy also declared a State of Emergency for all of New Jersey, beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday.

According to the National Weather Service, the snow will begin mainly after 1 a.m. in Westfield on Thursday night with 1-3 inches possible. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Lows around 27.

On Friday, an additional 1-2 inches are possible before 11 a.m. Precipitation is 100%. West wind 7 to 15 mph.

Leaf collection will be suspended in Westfield on Friday and will resume Monday.

Westfield Police said downtown residents without driveways may park in Lot 1 behind Farinolio/Chipotle. In response to feedback from last winter's storms, Lot 3 at the south side train station will also be made available temporarily for off-street parking, as the demand for commuter spaces in that location has been reduced due to the pandemic.

All cars must be removed from Lot 3 no later than 6 a.m. on Saturday to avoid being ticketed.

Residents are prohibited from parking on any street in Westfield when three or more inches of snow have accumulated, according to a public ordinance. People may park on the street once snowfall stops and the entire width of the road has been plowed.

Shoveling or blowing snow into a plowed street is also banned. For more information, visit the Westfield Police Department's message on Nixle.

Union County provided the following information:

• Snowfall rates could range between one half inch and one inch per hour in any heavy snow bands.
• Limit travel during this time but if necessary, slow down and use caution while traveling, roads will be slippery and hazardous
• The storm is anticipated for midnight tonight to noon tomorrow.
• Check local Department of Transpiration information services for the latest road conditions.
• Please remember parking on snow covered roads is prohibited, so that snow plow crews and other emergency responders can work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Residents are also urged not to blow or shovel snow from their property into roadways, as this creates hazardous conditions for emergency crews and other drivers.

For more important storm updates, follow Union County's website and social media accounts.

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