Crime & Safety
Blizzard Warning Issued for Eastern Bergen County
More than a foot of snow possible, according to National Weather Service.
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A blizzard warning has been issued for eastern Bergen County starting early Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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Snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches is possible along with wind gusts up to 45 mph, the weather service said.
The heaviest snow is expected to hit Friday evening into Saturday morning, forecasters said. Visibility of one quarter mile or less is possible at times.
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The weather service warned of the potential for treacherous driving conditions and localized power outages brought on by the winter storm.
Public Service Electric and Gas said it was preparing for storm, including readying "all available personnel" and arranging for contractors and tree crews to help.
"Snow, by itself, does not pose a serious problem for utilities, but heavy snow, icing and strong winds can increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down. And cold weather can affect the number of calls we receive from customers with insufficient or no heat," PSE&G said in a statement.
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