Blizzard Dumps 17 Inches Of Snow On Lacey: Latest Updates

LACEY, NJ — A dangerous blizzard has dropped at least 17 inches of snow on Lacey since Sunday, according to officials.

That total was reported at 9:15 a.m. in Lanoka Harbor, and more snow is expected throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.

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The snow is expected to continue well into the afternoon Monday with the blizzard warning in effect until 6 p.m., according to the weather service. Some areas of the state have received more than 2 feet of snow. Read more: Blizzard Blasts NJ With 2 Feet Of Snow (So Far): See Totals

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office was urging people to stay off the roads because many traffic lights are not working across the county.

Garbage and recycling have been postponed. Lacey residents are reminded not to park on streets during snow events.

Jersey Central Power & Light was not giving time estimates on when power will be restored as more than 36,000 customers were out across Ocean County, but the company had brought in crews from outside the state to assist with power restoration.

More than 3,000 Lacey JCP&L customers are without power as of Monday afternoon.

This article contains additional reporting by Karen Wall.