NJ Blizzard Conditions: Travel Ban Extended, Whiteout Conditions Reported

Blizzard Conditions in Belmar, NJ

• ❄️ Whiteout conditions are reported in Belmar, New Jersey, with visibility severely reduced on Ocean Avenue.
• ⚠️ The blacktop is very slick, making travel hazardous.
• 🌊 The boardwalk benches are covered in snow, and the entire beach is blanketed, with wind whipping up snow.
• 🚗 Several cars have been seen in the ditch, particularly on Route 35 and possibly I-195.

Snow Accumulation and Travel Challenges in Norwood, NJ

• 🏔️ In Norwood, Bergen County, snow accumulation is significant, reaching up to the thighs of reporters.
• 💨 Wind is a major factor, causing drifting snow and making shoveling difficult.
• 🚗 A travel ban is in effect, and most people are heeding the warning to stay off the roads.
• 🌨️ Drivers are reminded of the legal requirement to clear snow off their car roofs to avoid blinding other motorists.

Essential Workers and Road Clearing Efforts

• 🛠️ Despite the severe weather, some essential workers are out, including those clearing snow from the Palisades Parkway.
• 🚚 Plow operators and DPW crews are working to clear roads, but heavy snow accumulation and drifting make the task challenging.
• ⛽ Some individuals were seen gassing up vehicles, potentially to help others or for plowing services.
• 🍲 Reports of people seeking warm food, like creamy chicken and corn soup from Wawa, highlight the harsh conditions.