Perhaps a slightly under talked about aspect of this is the wind. I would be relatively surprised if we didn’t get a blizzard warning out of this. I’m very high on this event.
I think the wind will be east of here, perhaps the city but more likely the Island.
Perhaps a slightly under talked about aspect of this is the wind. I would be relatively surprised if we didn’t get a blizzard warning out of this. I’m very high on this event.
I think the wind will be east of here, perhaps the city but more likely the Island.
If that bent back occlusion parks itself over us the way the NAM3 say it will, we will get blizzard warning level wind
Two feet of snow AND howling winds AND a continuing world-wide health pandemic. When can we expect the locusts? Oh, wait. I read today we are due for cicadas this spring. Of course we are...
I just finished my first one shovel wide pass on one side of the house. Going out soon to do the same on the other side. A bit at a time is the only way I could possibly clear two feet of snow, even in two days. Snow is light but there is a lot of it and it keeps coming. Street was plowed once this morning and apart from the pile on the driveway apron, you would never know it had been done. Sorry, I am hoping for a nice long dry slot this afternoon when the snow is supposed toi be at its heaviest.
As of Monday morning, 2/1, there is a major Winter Storm underway.
Forecast is on track for 18" - 24" of snow between last night and Tues night. With several inches on the ground already this morning, expect heavy snow bands to start to develop midday or early afternoon. These bands could produce snowfall of 1" - 3" per hour. Steady winds this afternoon around 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph could produce whiteout conditions.
Avoid travel, stay off the roads.
Heavy snow continues until this evening and moderate snow tonight. Snow showers likely Tues with a few more inches accumulating. Snow ends late Tues.
The NWS has continued a WINTER STORM WARNING until Tues at 6am.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
353 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021
NJZ002-004-103-105-107-020130-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210202T1100Z/
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Western Essex-Western Union-
353 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 16 to 20 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen,
Western Essex and Western Union Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow today into tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.
Check local Department of Transportation information services forthe latest road conditions.
I just finished my first one shovel wide pass on one side of the house. Going out soon to do the same on the other side. A bit at a time is the only way I could possibly clear two feet of snow, even in two days. Snow is light but there is a lot of it and it keeps coming. Street was plowed once this morning and apart from the pile on the driveway apron, you would never know it had been done. Sorry, I am hoping for a nice long dry slot this afternoon when the snow is supposed toi be at its heaviest.
I'm with you, every few hours we clear a few inches. We have been using the leaf blower mostly because it is fun, but the serious snow with the wind may require the shovel! I am happy to go out every so often and clear the end of the driveway when the plow comes through. I was at my daughter's home during the January 16' epic snow and remember returning home and being met by a 4' wall of icy snow at the end of my driveway.
I'm with you, every few hours we clear a few inches. We have been using the leaf blower mostly because it is fun, but the serious snow with the wind may require the shovel! I am happy to go out every so often and clear the end of the driveway when the plow comes through. I was at my daughter's home during the January 16' epic snow and remember returning home and being met by a 4' wall of icy snow at the end of my driveway.
I feel as though by shoveling the end of the driveway before it is over, you end up making a place for even more snow on the driveway on the next plow pass.
I would wait on the driveway apron. Plows keep coming and this is the hardest part of the property to shovel. At least they are not plowing onto the sidewalk - yet.
With all of the expected wind, I wonder if it is even worth bothering with shoveling/snow blowing until it's over. It's going to be a huge job any way you tackle it!
Looking out the window, I see near white out conditions now. CBS radio weather report said to expect an additional 2 feet of snow in addition to what we have now with snow extending until tomorrow evening. Is this true for Maplewood?
I feel as though by shoveling the end of the driveway before it is over, you end up making a place for even more snow on the driveway on the next plow pass.
Does that make sense?
Not in my opinion. It just keeps piling higher and denser.
Looking out the window, I see near white out conditions now. CBS radio weather report said to except an additional 2 feet of snow in addition to what we have now with snow extending until tomorrow evening. Is this true for Maplewood?
I think the wind will be east of here, perhaps the city but more likely the Island.