Winter storm warning, wind advisory, flood advisory in effect

That National Weather Service has issues a winter storm warning, a flood advisory, a wind advisory and a special weather statement for the tri-county area and beyond.

The winter storm warning notes snow of varying intensities will continue throughout the morning, resulting in total accumulations of 4 to 12 inches. The warning is in effect until noon today,

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With few people on the roads, major accidents were rare

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By George Mast, Courier-Post Staff

Despite the blizzard, local and state authorities reported few major incidents through Wednesday midafternoon as many motorists chose not to brave the roads at all.

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Stores, offices take a snow day in region

John Ziomek/Courier-Post

Many retailers, banks and offices took a cue from schools and took off Wednesday as the latest storm passed through South Jersey.

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Towing, repair firms benefit

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By Rachel Misenko, Courier-Post Staff

As some motorists across South Jersey ventured out in this week's snowstorms tow-truck operators, auto body repair shops and auto service businesses knew work is headed their way.

Accidents are bound to happen. Vehicles will get stuck.

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Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

Wednesday's blizzard, the second major snowstorm to batter the region in less than a week, sealed this season as the snowiest winter on record.

Read the rest of this story and view the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries at: Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

Winter storms take financial toll on government budgets

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By WILFORD S. SHAMLIN
Courier-Post Staff

Officials in county and local governments are scrambling to find ways to pay for snow removal as South Jersey braces for its third major storm in two months.

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BLIZZARD WARNING issued for region; ‘life-threatening conditions are possible’

The National Weather Service has canceled its Winter Storm Warning and issued a Blizzard Warning for Camden, Gloucester, Burlington and surrounding counties.

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Mayor Platt: Crews continue snow-removal work, prepare for next storm

Once again this winter season, Cherry Hill and surrounding communities face the daunting task of digging out from a record storm that brought more than 27 inches of snow to our region.

While there is still plenty of work to be done, the diligent snow-removal efforts performed by our Department of Public Works through the weekend have allowed us to start the work week relatively unscathed.

From the storm’s onset Friday evening, 43 Township’s snow plows and salt spreaders have been deployed throughout town, and more than 60 of our DPW employees have been on hand, working around-the-clock in an effort to keep more than 226 miles of municipal roadways safe and passable, allowing our lives to continue nearly uninterrupted.

That said, it has already been a long winter, and it appears our work is far from over. Another powerful storm is forecast to move through our area in the middle of this week, and we again expect that accumulation could be significant.
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DPW prepared for impending storm

With snow expected to begin this afternoon and continue through Saturday, the Township’s Department of Public Works is working diligently to ensure crews are ready to respond as soon as the first snowflakes fall.

Salt spreaders have been loaded and will be deployed at the storm’s onset to prevent icing on the 226 miles of roadway maintained by Cherry Hill. All told, some 41 plows and spreaders will be on the road for the duration of the storm to keep our roads as clear and as safe as possible.

Our employees will work around-the-clock through the duration of the storm, with supervisory personnel on hand to monitor road conditions and keep an eye on the most up-to-date forecast. Additionally, administrative staff will be on hand through the storm to answer telephone calls, at (856) 424-4422.
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Blizzard on the way? Forecast calls for 18-24 inches

Jose F. Moreno/Courier-Post

Winter-weary New Jerseyans will soon be dealing with another major storm that is expected to bring heavy snow to southern and coastal areas, with lesser amounts forecast for the north.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Ocean counties today, along with southeastern Burlington County, while winter storm warnings were issued for most other counties.

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South Jersey may get heavy rains from Hurricane Danny

SCOTT ANDERSON / Courier-Post

via N.J. expecting heavy rains from Hurricane Danny | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post.

New Jersey emergency management officials are expecting Hurricane Danny to pack less of a punch than Hurricane Bill.

State Emergency Management Office spokesman Nick Morici says the current weather forecast is calling for heavy rain Saturday.

Officials are not expecting the rain will be enough to cause heavy flooding. Minor tidal flooding along the coast is possible.

Lifeguards are closely watching for rip currents and rough surf at Garden State beaches.

Rip currents generated as Bill passed far off the coast forced officials to ban swimmers from entering the ocean at most New Jersey beaches last weekend. Seas were as high as 15 feet.

Morici says Danny is expected to produce smaller waves.

Morici says emergency management officials will actively track the storm through the weekend in case the situation changes.