Two-Day Storm Rocks Region

Mother Nature has been dumping snow on the area for more than 24 hours, bringing the village to a standstill as schools and offices are shut down for the day. A winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service had originally predicted 8 to 12 inches for the area, but updated forecasts are calling for as much as two feet in parts of Westchester and Northern New Jersey. About a foot has fallen in Scarsdale, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works Eric Gerringer said around 10 a.m.

Brewster Road, off Fenimore Road, was closed this morning because of downed power lines. There are also lines down on Nelson Road and at the intersection of Claremont Road and Walworth Avenue, Gerringer said. He added that Scarsdale's entire crew of 18 salting trucks and plows is out on the roads.

Con Ed is reporting that almost 30,000 customers in Westchester woke up without power this morning. In Scarsdale, 740 of Con Ed's 6,000 customers have lost power. According to Con Ed's website, they are hoping to restore all power to the village by 3 p.m. today.

According to a Con Ed spokeswoman, the weight of the snow and frozen rain is causing tree branches to sag or break and bring power lines down with them.

"We have extra crews out there, ready to respond," she said.

If you need to report a power outage, you can contact Con Ed at 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).

Wind gusts are expected to reach 35 miles per hour, causing snow drifts and visibility of less than a quarter mile. Officials are advising everyone to stay off the roads. An officer who answered the phone at the Scarsdale Police Department said no major accidents have been reported.

There is no Bee Line Bus service today. The Metro North Harlem Line, which includes the Scarsdale stop, is reporting train delays of up to 30 minutes between White Plains and Hartsdale due to downed trees in the area. All trains are running on a special storm schedule, which you can view here.

Stay tuned to Patch for more updates.