Live updates: Snow rumbles into North Jersey with totals varying widely
While North Jersey braced for the first visible snowfall in many months, the National Weather Service canceled all winter storm warnings for the metropolitan region around 4 a.m. Sunday as the storm ended up being weaker than originally forecasted.
Check back here for live updates throughout the day Sunday.
Areas farther west from New York City did get more snow, especially in the northern reaches of Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties.
Bob Ziff with the North Jersey Weather Observers said snow totals — which ranged from 1.3 inches in Bergenfield to 11 inches in Wantage — were held down by sleet and freezing rain that mixed in because the storm was close to the coast, allowing warmer air to get pulled in.
New York City was forecast to receive only 1 to 3 inches, while areas like Newark and Teterboro are also expected to see limited accumulation within the same range.
6:55 p.m. Latest snow totals
The latest snow totals from the North Jersey Weather Observers include 4 inches in Ramsey, 4.3 in Hillsdale, 13.5 inches in Wantage and 4.2 inches in Cedar Grove.
5 p.m. More delayed openings Monday
The Vernon Township district announced a two-hour delay Monday morning.
3 p.m. Delayed school opening for Monday
Lenape Valley Regional High School announced it will have a 2-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 8.
Eighth grade students attending first period should arrive at 9:20 a.m. only if their district is also delayed. If their district is open as normal, please do not report to Lenape Valley and go directly to your district for their normal start time.
The high school serves Byram Township and Stanhope Borough in Sussex County and Netcong Borough in Morris County.
12:43 p.m. Mountain Creek gets a foot of snow on its trails
The storm blanketed the slopes of Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon in 12 inches of snow, creating what the resort described as "optimal conditions for an unforgettable skiing and snowboarding experience."
The resort has 16 trails officially open, with the highest vertical at 1,040 feet. New for this season, the resort unveiled a new snow tubing facility on Jan. 6.
11:45 a.m. Submit your best winter storm photos
The season's first snowstorm has left areas of North Jersey glistening ― and anxious kids ready to break out the sleds and hit the hills. This early-year winter wonderland likely won't last long, with warmer temperatures and lots of rain in the forecast for later this week.
It's a great time to take some pictures and we'd love to showcase your efforts on NorthJersey.com.
So, if you see a great winter scene, kids sledding down hills, neighbors working hard to shovel that driveway, just take some snaps and then upload your best winter shots along with a detailed caption and we might publishthem on NorthJersey.com and in The Record's print edition.
11:33 a.m. It's snowing again
For some parts of New Jersey, the storm is getting a second wind.
A light snowfall is expected to continue Sunday through late afternoon, until 4 p.m. or so, according to Bill Goodman, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
“For the most part it looks to be on the light side,” Goodman said. “If it accumulates anywhere it might be more in the north and west, when you get outside of the immediate suburbs of the city and even then it should just be light, just a coating.”
11:24 a.m. Torrential rain to bring flooding this week
While much of the attention in recent days has been on Saturday and Sunday's snowstorm, there's a chance for even more impactful weather this week.
Another storm is expected to drop more than three inches of rain on North Jersey beginning Tuesday and lasting into Wednesday — with the potential to cause major flooding along rivers, forecasters said Sunday.
Flooding is expected along the Passaic, Hackensack, Ramapo, Saddle and Raritan rivers among other, said Goodman, the meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
9:10 a.m. Power outages scattered
Power outages were relatively few and scattered in New Jersey on Sunday morning.
Almost 2,000 customers of Jersey Central Power and Light were without electricity — mostly in western New Jersey and in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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PSE&G reported 15 outages while Orange and Rockland had no reports of outages in the northern reaches of Bergen and Passaic counties.
8:40 a.m. Flight cancellations and delays at Newark airport
The storm appears to be causing some problems at Newark Liberty International Airport this morning.
So far 70 flights have been canceled and another 25 have been delayed, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks such information in real time.
Of the 70 cancellations, 32 were departures and 38 were supposed to be arrivals. There were 72 cancellations Saturday.
Check with you carrier for the latest information.
8 a.m. Highways reopen for trucks
The commercial vehicle restrictions that had been implemented on some of the highways in North Jersey ended as of 8 a.m.
Gov. Phil Murphy put the restrictions in place on I-78, I-80, I-280 and I-287 as well as Route 440 from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287 at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
But the Department of Transportation lifted it early Sunday morning, noting that the highways are in “good condition” but advising drivers to be cautious due to high winds and freezing temperatures.
-Katie Sobko, Staff Writer
7:35 a.m. Here's what to do on a snowy day
No matter how little — or how much — snow this storm brings your way, we've got you covered on what do do on a snowy winter day. When the weather outside is frightful, the DVR is so delightful. There is no better distraction than curling up in front of the TV for 10 hours of binge-watching.
If that's not your thing, a weekend snowfall means there's finally an opportunity for us to take advantage of those great sledding hills across North Jersey.
While it's best to simply avoid traveling when conditions are poor, make sure you're prepared and know how to drive in the snow safely.
And ever wonder where all the animals go during cold winter weather? Here's the answer.
7:15 a.m. Here's the snow forecast for the rest of Sunday
The eastern stretch of New Jersey will see little to no accumulation of snow on Sunday as temperatures are expected to remain above freezing until nightfall, said Bill Goodman, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
But western New Jersey with its higher elevations and colder temperatures may see some more snow.
"If it's going to accumulate anywhere, it's going to happen in places like Sussex, western Passaic, western Morris," Goodman said.
Wantage in Sussex County was up to 11 inches as of 7 a.m., said Bob Ziff, of the North Jersey Weather Observers. The measurement was taken at an elevation of 900 feet.
Sparta in Sussex County had 7 inches, Ziff said.
6:50 a.m. Northwest NJ getting 2x the snow of most other areas
Snowfall has already varied widely across the region with northwest New Jersey bearing the brunt.
Wantage in the highlands of Sussex County received 8 inches as of early Sunday morning, according to Bob Ziff with the North Jersey Weather Observers.
Just 30 miles to the east, Ramsey in Bergen County received less than half that: 3.7 inches.
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6:30 a.m. Saturday night into Sunday brings the snow to North Jersey
A relatively fast snowstorm came whipping into the region Saturday night before tapering off.
Residents and trained spotters reported the following snow totals to the National Weather Service on Saturday night and early Sunday. Check back for more totals.
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Bergen County
Franklin Lakes 5.7 inches
Glen Rock 4.0
Ridgewood 3.7
Fair Lawn 3.4
Westwood 2.8
River Vale 2.8
Fair Lawn 2
Bergenfield 1
East Rutherford 0.5
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Passaic County
Totowa 5
Wayne 4.5
Wayne 3.5 in
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Essex County
Livingston 3.6
West Orange 3.5
Hudson County
Harrison 1
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6:15 a.m. Winter storm warning canceled for Northeast NJ and NYC
While North Jersey braced for the first visible snowfall in many months, the National Weather Service canceled all winter storm warnings for the metropolitan region around 4 a.m. Sunday as the storm looks to be weaker than originally forecasted.
Plenty of areas will still see more snow farther west from the city, especially in the northern reaches of Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties. The National Weather Service had said on Friday morning that the northwestern reaches of the state, including western Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties, are anticipating snow accumulation ranging from 6 to 10 inches.
New York City was forecasted to receive only 1-3 inches, while areas like Newark and Teterboro are also expected to see limited accumulation within the same range.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Live updates: Snow rumbles into North Jersey but totals vary
