The storm is forecast to begin Friday night and could continue all the way until Saturday evening. Snowfall amounts across Morris County range from 4 to 6 inches with some models showing 7 to 11 inches over eastern areas, and 2 to four inches with some models showing 4 to 8 inches over western areas, according to the department. The department wove in more serious reminders as well, including the need for residents to clear roads and shovel sidewalks as Morris County is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather ServiceĪlso on Facebook, the Morris County Office of Emergency Management referred to Friday's light snow as the "pre-game show" and the expected winter storm as "the main event." "Occasionally we get social media provokers, but everyone has a bad day, and we get it, they probably got a ticket from us like 25 years ago…no hard feelings." "Being a police officer is challenging, but what people don’t realize is that cops are really funny," the writer said. The writer also thanked the department's chief for allowing the posts on the official Facebook page with roughly 14,000 followers. The writer also said the goal is to find "the balance between informative and fun" with the department's social media posts. "Our police department has a great relationship with our community, so we feel very comfortable talking with them like we’re all friends." "Humor is the one thing that brings everyone together and our motto here is it’s only funny because it’s true," the writer said. The writer behind the police department's humor prefers to remain anonymous but appreciates "all the love." The writer said humor is what brings the community together. Residents were reminded not to park on the street to allow for plowing or else the workers "can’t plow, you will be the one responsible for your road looking like a halfpipe at the 2022 Winter Olympics, your neighbors will hate you." Get your kids out there, if they hesitate, tell them then you’re going to spend all afternoon learning TikTok dances and threaten to post them, watch how fast they grab the shovel. "Many of our seniors in town could use a hand getting their sidewalks clear. "We are expecting anywhere from 0 to 72 inches, with no start or end time…kinda par for the course these days," posted the Roxbury Township Police Department on Facebook. NJ snow updates: Predicted snow totals increased for parts of North Jersey. The Roxbury Township Police Department and the Morris County Office of Emergency Management took to social media and had a bit of fun with the uncertainty. on Friday, but for a week prior, forecasters went back and forth on expected snow accumulation some giving numbers ranging from a few inches to more than a foot. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as of 5 p.m. This included the coastline in Monmouth County, Ocean County, and South Jersey beaches.Ī blizzard is defined as three or more hours of visibility reduction to one-quarter mile or less due to falling or blowing snow, with sustained winds of 35 mph or greater.Watch Video: Tracking the latest winter storm targeting the NortheastĪs the state braces for a nor'easter, some Morris County officials are using humor to bear the storm and spread safety information. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ confirmed the criteria for an official blizzard was met in the overnight hours along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. The storm did officially hit the status of a blizzard, the National Weather Service says. New Jersey officials said that more than 3,000 pieces of equipment were on the roads to remove the snow, but Governor Murphy reminded residents that it will take time to clear this much snow from the state's highways (as well as local roadways). New Jersey's Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency ahead of the blizzard. The storm began, as forecasted around 6 pm on Friday evening, with the heaviest snow falling in the overnight hours and very early morning hours of Saturday. The brunt of the storm wrapped up by midday Saturday, however, lingering snow was still falling at the Jersey Shore. Scroll down to see a complete town-by-town breakdown of how much snow has been reported in your town.
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