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

SUMMIT, NJ — New Jersey is set to get dozens of inches of snow in some areas over the weekend, leading some City of Summit sites and services to be adjusted.

Much of the Garden State, including Summit, will be under a winter storm alert with specific times being continuously updated, according to the National Weather Service.

Summit Trash Collection

Trash collection throughout the City has been moved up to Saturday, rather than the scheduled pickup on Monday.

Summit Recycling Collection

Monday's recycling has been cancelled. All other recycling pickup that is scheduled will be delayed by one day.

Parking Throughout Summit

No parking on any City streets is allowed when snow is forecasted. Cars left on the roads can be ticketed or towed.

Parking is still not allowed after the storm until roads are plowed "sufficiently" from curb-line to curb-line, the City said.

Overnight parking on all City streets is not allowed from Saturday through Monday. All drivers must move their vehicles to the covered areas of the Broad Street Garage or Tier Garage, or risk being ticketed and/or towed.

As soon as plowing is finished, cars have to be driven out of the garages.

These restrictions are subject to change depending on snow totals, officials said.

Those who need to travel should take extreme caution due to the storm that the Weather Service has labeled as a "significant threat to life or property."

Drivers should consider taking a winter storm kit with them that includes tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and additional clothing. Water, a first aid kit, and other resources, should one become stranded, should also be in the vehicle.

Forecasters suggested potential statewide impacts that may include hazardous commutes, slippery roads, power outages, and building damage.

Bridges and overpasses are especially at risk for becoming slick and hazardous, with visibility in some areas that will be below one-quarter mile due to heavy snow.

Clearing Snow At Your Summit Home

All sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after snow stops falling to avoid a fine. Snow should not be shoveled back onto the roads.

'Code Blue' Issued For Union County

Union County, like much of New Jersey, will be under a "Code Blue" state through the anticipated winter storm.

When temperatures fall below freezing, and weather could harm unsheltered individuals, a group of agencies across the state activate resources and warming centers within their communities. Read More: See Details

Power Outage Resources

PSE&G Customers

• Call 1-800-436-7734
• Reach out by text with "OUT" to 47734
• Online help and outage map available here

JCP&L Customers

• Call 1-888-544-4877
• Reach out by text with "OUT" to 544487
• Online help and outage map available here

This story is developing and will be updated throughout the anticipated winter weather situation over the next few days.

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