Winter Storm: Bergen Roads, Rails, Power Outage Update – Ridgewood, NJ Patch

BERGEN COUNTY,NJ – Bergen County has been largely unscathed by an early winter storm that has caused problems across New Jersey, however there’s still been some impact.

There’s also still some potential for snow to fall, with the National Weather Service predicting a nighttime snow accumulation of an extra 2 to 4 inches.

A winter storm warning was issued for Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Morris, Union, Essex, Warren, Middlesex and Mercer counties. The warning was to expire between 4 and 7 a.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service’s most current snowfall totals show that a trace of snow has fallen in Ridgewood, along with a trace of freezing rain. Teterboro Airport reported the same amount.

NJ Transit

As of 3:30 p.m., no delays or advisories have been issued for the Pascack Valley Line or the Main-Bergen Line or bus lines serving Bergen County.

The agency said it anticipates regular service on its rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services for the day as long as weather conditions permit safe operations.

Commuters are being advised to build extra travel time into their schedules and check NJ Transit’s social media pages for up to date information on their lines.

Twitter: @NJTRANSIT, @NJTRANSIT_PVL, @NJTRANSIT_MBPJ, @NJTRANSIT_NBUS; Facebook: facebook.com/NJTRANSIT

Roads

As of 4 p.m., no major accidents are being reported on local or state highways in Bergen County, according to 511nj.org.

However, drivers should be aware of:

Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions from South of Interchange 11 – Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Twp to George Washington Bridge Lower Level in Fort Lee 45 mph for salting operations.
Weather related issues on the Garden State Parkway all roadways in both directions from South of Exit 63A – NJ 72 East in Stafford Twp to New York State Line in Montvale Reduce speed; salting in progress.
A commercial vehicle travel restriction on portions of I-78, I-80, and I-287 was issued beginning at midnight Sunday. The restriction applies to the entire length of all interstate highways in New Jersey including: Route 80, both directions from the Pennsylvania state line to Exit 43 (I-287), Interstate 78, both directions from the Pennsylvania state line to Exit 29 (I-287) and Interstate 287, both directions from Exit 21 (I-78) to the New York border

Police in Wyckoff, Ridgewood and Fair Lawn all reported a few minor car accidents but nothing serious.

Franklin Lakes Police Capt. John Bakelaar said, “It has been relatively quiet, which is unusual for the first storm of the season.”

Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke said police are encouraging drivers to stay off the roads to allow for snow plows to get through and clear the streets.

Glen Rock Police Chief Glen Ackermann said officers have only been called to two minor car accidents, just after 3 p.m.

“The public schools let out early today and there were no issues with the children getting home. Now we have to wait and see what rush hour brings,” he said.

Power Outages

According to PSE&G, less than 1% of the 350,384 customers served are experiencing power outages, as of 3:30 p.m.

The majority of outages are being reported in Garfield, Fairview, Hackensack, Leonia and Lyndhurst.

Click here: PSE&G Outage Map

Orange & Rockland has reported less than 1% of its 59,078 homes in Bergen County are affected, mainly in Mahwah.

Click Here: Orange & Rockland Outage Map

More schools could close or delay openings Tuesday. Read more: New Jersey School Closings/Delays/Dismissals List For Monday and Tuesday.

Patch will also keep track of the snow totals for New Jersey towns. Read more: New Jersey Snow Totals, Town-By-Town, For Sunday, Monday And Tuesday