Mahwah, NJ Experiences Over a Foot of Snowfall

Snowfall and Road Conditions in Mahwah

• ❄️ Mahwah, New Jersey received over a foot of snow, marking one of the highest snowfall totals in the region.
• 🚗 Several vehicles, including cars and a truck, became stuck in the snow along Route 17 and the Island Road offramp.
• 🛠️ Bergen County officials reported having approximately 100 snow-fighting pieces of equipment deployed on the roads.
• ⚠️ A state of emergency was declared, with officials urging non-essential personnel to stay off the roads to allow plow operators to work.

Challenges and Public Safety Measures

• 🚧 Mike Alvarez, a road clearing worker, highlighted the challenge of people being on the roads despite the emergency declaration.
• 🚆 New Jersey Transit suspended buses and trains due to public safety concerns and dangerously low temperatures.
• 🥶 Officials expressed concern about dangerously low temperatures, noting that any precipitation would freeze on contact with the ground.
• 🏠 A 24-hour warming center is available in Carney on Hackac Avenue through January 31st for those in need.

Ongoing Efforts and Advice

• 🧼 Plow truck operators are working to prepare the roads and clear as much snow as possible.
• 🛣️ There is concern that road conditions could worsen overnight.
• 🏠 The advice from officials is to continue hunkering down, as more snow may be needed tomorrow.
• 🔄 Bergen County officials plan to transition their teams to salting operations around 3:00 AM.