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More N.J. Snow Updates: 300 Accidents/Assists, Snow Totals, Cops Issue Stern Warning

UPDATE: Police had a stern warning as the snow hit N.J. on Thursday. Trains and Newark Airport flights have been suspended. More here…

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark

The heavy flakes of a snowstorm that had New Jersey in its bull’s-eye fell harder Thursday as trains and flights have been canceled had the state police issued a stern warning.

Some schools have already canceled out for Friday. We will update as news comes in.

And at least 300 motor vehicle incidents, with 220 motorist aids and more than 150 accidents, have already been reported across the state, according to the N.J. State Police. A long stretch of I-287 was shut down. (see list below).

The State Police said they had a simple message: Stay off the roads!

“If you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home! If you have to go to work, #SlowYourRoll,” the State Police declared.

Much of the snow started falling in North Jersey, from Middlesex and Mercer counties to the north. Rain first started falling along the Jersey Shore, but that’s changed to snow.

Already, the state is preparing for the worst by changing school schedules and bracing for possible power outages because of heavy snow and 40 mph wind gusts.

As many as 6 to 13 inches could fall, possibly leading to more road closings, speed limit restrictions, school closings, delayed openings or early dismissals. The storm is expected to last until Thursday evening.

Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport also were suspended indefinitely, and NJ Transit is cross-honoring tickets while also suspending some of its service. (see below).

Here is a list of speed restrictions, accidents and other updates:

Accidents:

The Christie administration has authorized the closing of state offices on Thursday‎ for all non-essential employees. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning – the highest threat level for snow, other than a blizzard – for all New Jersey counties except for Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland. A winter weather advisory has been issued for those counties.

Forecasters say the snow is “collapsing” southward, converting rain in South Jersey to rain.

The National Weather Service has released a “briefing package” on the storm, and this is what the agency is saying:

Originally published here by patch.com

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