Noreaster Forecast In Millburn: What To Expect – Patch.com

MILLBURN, NJ — A nor’easter is expected to impact Millburn starting late Wednesday afternoon, producing plowable snow or heavy rain and packing 35 to 55-mph winds.

The National Weather Service is now labeling the “major” system a “nor’easter” since it’s expected to produce strong, sustained damaging winds and precipitation over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

Forecast and information specifically for Millburn

The Accuweather forecast specifically for Millburn is here. Note that initial totals reflect what will fall in the afternoon; subsequent numbers reflect what will be added overnight into Thursday.

The forecast calls for snow to begin around 4 p.m., accumulating 2-4 inches in the afternoon and as much as an additional 4-8 inches overnight and into Thursday morning.

The Township of Millburn released this information:

“Blizzard conditions are expected [Wednesday] through Thursday, including wind gusts up to 45 mph. If you lose power, report an outage by visiting the JCP&L website or by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS. Keep all vents clear from drifting snow to ensure furnaces run properly, and when clearing snow, it must be confined to your property and behind the curb line. Remember to stay off the roads, allowing our emergency vehicles and snow plows easy access.”

The town also released guidelines about clearing snow, how to prepare, staying safe, and more. Read more here.

Statewide forecast

Forecasters said Tuesday that statewide, the storm will be fierce enough to knock down power lines and cause power outages and other damage, packing gale-force winds as strong as 35 to 55 mph across the state between 7 a.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Here are expected snow totals:

State officials said they have more than 400 pieces of road equipment available to make the roads safe, even though fewer people are taking to the roads because of the coronavirus outbreak.

AccuWeather is saying the system could be the “most significant winter storm in several years,” one that could potentially become highly impactful and disruptive as the first round of coronavirus vaccines continue to be shipped around the country.

AccuWeather is warning of major disruptions to travel and even travel shutdowns, as well as shipping delays, school closings and power outages from this “blockbuster storm,” – even though a number of New Jersey school districts have said they’ll opt to go remote instead of closing.

This is the general forecast for New Jersey, as of Tuesday:

Wednesday: Snow and/or rain, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday night: Snow and/or rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of two to 14 inches possible.
Thursday: A chance of snow before 8 a.m., then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

State officials said they have more than 400 pieces of road equipment available to make the roads safe, even though fewer people are taking to the roads because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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