Mercer County Battles Snow Storm as More Inclement Weather is Expected

Mercer County crews continue to battle the winter storm hitting the region, and are preparing for more inclement weather set to arrive Monday night.

An army of County plowing crews has been clearing roadways since the storm began Monday afternoon and the County’s Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the storm as it develops, County Executive Brian M. Hughes said Monday afternoon.

“We’ve been able to stay in front of the storm so far, but we are expecting heavier snow and plummeting temperatures later today and into tomorrow,” Hughes said. “It’s imperative that our residents stay home and stay off the roads for their own safety and to let plows and emergency vehicles do their jobs.”

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Mercer County through Tuesday. The storm is expected to bring 12-16 inches of snow with winds between 10 and 20 mph and wind gusts of 35 mph. Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s.

Visibility is expected to be one quarter mile or less at times.

On Monday afternoon, Hughes ordered all non-essential County offices to be closed on Tuesday due to the severity of the storm. Offices that will be closed are:

· McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad St., Trenton

· Mercer County Criminal Courthouse, 400 South Warren St., Trenton

· Mercer County Clerk’s Office, 209 South Broad St., Trenton

· Mercer County Surrogate’s Office, 175 South Broad St., Trenton

· All branches of the Mercer County Library System

· All Mercer County Parks Commission facilities

· Mercer County Connection

Mercer County Office of Emergency Management and all essential emergency functions such as road maintenance and law enforcement will continue.

All Mercer County Nutrition Sites will be closed on Tuesday because of snow. Residents should call their senior center for information regarding its open or closed status. No meals through the Nutrition Program will be served.