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

PRINCETON, NJ — As a major snowstorm heads toward Princeton, the Municipality is already making preparations.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Princeton and is in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. Monday.

Travel may become very difficult to impossible, especially during peak storm periods. Hazardous road conditions are expected and may significantly affect the Monday morning commute.

Preparations

• Avoid unnecessary travel if possible
• If you must travel, keep an emergency kit in your vehicle (flashlight, food, water, blankets)
• Check on neighbors, especially seniors and those with limited mobility

Parking & Snow Removal Requirements

• All vehicles must be removed from municipal roadways so DPW can plow effectively
• Sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after the snowfall ends

PSE&G also offered some tips to prepare for the storm:

• If you (or a member of your household) rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining equipment, visit pseg.com/Life or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734) to let us know
• If you haven’t changed the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector lately, now is a good time to do so
• Know where your gas meter and regulator are located outside your home and be sure to keep them clear of snow and ice
• Download our PSEG mobile app, where you can report and track outages, by visiting pseg.com/App

Latest Forecast

From Saturday night through Monday morning, the National Weather Service is predicting that Princeton is expected to get between 12 to 18 inches of snow.

A possibility of about an inch of ice is also expected in Princeton.

Here is a timeline of the upcoming snowstorm:

Saturday Night: Snow likely after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday: Snow before 4 p.m, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1 a.m., then freezing rain and sleet likely between 1 and 4 a.m., then snow likely after 4 a.m. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

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