Nor’easter Forecast In South Brunswick: What To Expect

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – A “major" nor'easter is expected to impact South Brunswick on Wednesday, producing more plowable snow or heavy rain and packing 35 to 55-mph winds.

The National Weather Service is now labeling the "major" system a "nor'easter" since it's expected to produce strong, sustained damaging winds and precipitation over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management said they expect the storm to impact road conditions beginning Wednesday evening, through Thursday morning. The township has asked residents to remove vehicles from the road, to allow the plow crews easy access to clear the 192 miles of township roads. Residents can anticipate power outage during the storm.

They can PSEG at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734) to report power outage.

Here are some advisories:

• Keep electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops and tablet computers fully charged.
• Keep a flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries handy.
• Gather extra blankets or a sleeping bag for each person.
• Stock an emergency supply of convenience foods that do not require cooking.
• Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage.
• Never use gas stoves, kerosene heaters or other open-flame heat sources to keep warm. These sources can cause carbon monoxide gas to build up in your home.

Town officials said they will provide updates throughout the duration of the storm.

The South Brunswick Public Library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, due to the anticipated storm. There will be no Contact Free Pickup service Thursday morning.

The storm will be fierce enough to knock down power lines and cause power outages and other damage, packing gale-force winds as strong as 35 to 55 mph across the state between 7 a.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Here are additional expected snow totals:

State officials said they have more than 400 pieces of road equipment available to make the roads safe, even though fewer people are taking to the roads because of the coronavirus outbreak.

AccuWeather is saying the system could be the "most significant winter storm in several years," one that could potentially become highly impactful and disruptive as the first round of coronavirus vaccines continue to be shipped around the country.

AccuWeather is warning of major disruptions to travel and even travel shutdowns, as well as shipping delays, school closings and power outages from this "blockbuster storm," – even though a number of New Jersey school districts have said they'll opt to go remote instead of closing.

Here is the updated forecast for South Brunswick:

Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 3 p.m. High near 34. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday night: Rain, snow and sleet before 2 a.m. The rain, snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Thursday: A chance of snow, mainly before 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation less than one inch possible.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.