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Essex County Snowfall Totals: Winter Storm Leaves Region Blanketed In Snow
Some towns and cities in Essex County got upwards of a foot of snow during the weekend winter storm, sources say.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Some parts of Essex County got upwards of a foot of snow during the weekend winter storm, sources say.
Snow, ice, wintry mix and subzero wind chills lashed the Garden State on Sunday. The massive winter storm deprived thousands of power and left roads snowbound.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency that went into effect on Saturday across all 21 counties in New Jersey.
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“I urge all New Jerseyans to stay home, avoid travel, and follow all safety protocols during the storm,” Sherrill said.
Essex County towns and cities saw snowfall totals that ranged from nine to 12 inches. According to the National Weather Service, local totals included:
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- Newark – 12.1 inches (public)
- North Caldwell – 11.5 inches (trained spotter)
- Essex Fells – 10.5 inches (public)
- Glen Ridge – 9.5 inches (public)
- Montclair – 9.5 inches (public)
- Nutley – 9 inches (public)
A resident of Livingston shared a photo with Patch, showing 12 inches of snow (see below).
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