Lacey Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, How To Prepare

LACEY, NJ — As New Jersey braces for a winter storm set to begin on Saturday night, Patch has created a guide for impacts in Lacey, local preparations and more.

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, New Jerseyans should expect around 12-18 inches of snow from Saturday night to Monday.

In the Toms River area, forecasters are predicting 12 inches of total snow accumulation. All of the Garden State is expected to be under Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

• Read: New Snowfall Accumulation Estimates Released For NJ

Ahead of the storm, the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management are advising residents to prepare early with the following steps:

Street parking is also prohibited:

Due to snowfall covering streets and highways, a snow emergency will be in effect beginning Saturday, January 24th, and continuing until streets have been sufficiently plowed.

What this means:

• No parking is allowed on designated streets or highways while the emergency is in effect.
• Parking restrictions remain in place after snowfall ends until streets are plowed enough that parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.
• Unoccupied vehicles parked in violation may be towed. Such vehicles are considered a traffic nuisance, and owners are responsible for all removal and storage costs.
• Driving restrictions may be imposed as warranted by the severity of the storm to ensure public safety.

For those without shelter, a “Code Blue” alert has been extended in Ocean County until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

“Code Blue” is put in place when temperatures drop below freezing (32 F), and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals.

If you or someone you know does not have shelter in Ocean County, they can go to:

• CSPNJ / County Building (Toms River)
• Warm Hearts (Lakewood)
• St. John’s Zion AME (Lakewood)

You can also get help by calling 2-1-1 or visiting the NJ211 website.