N.J. power outages as monster snowstorm, blizzard conditions hit state
NJ.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A major winter storm, one of the largest in 30 years, is impacting New Jersey with heavy snow and high winds, causing thousands of power outages and prompting a state of emergency.
- Snowfall is expected to range from 8 to 28 inches across different counties, with blizzard conditions and wind gusts up to 60 mph forecasted until Monday evening.
- Power outages affected nearly 48,000 customers as of Sunday night, with utility companies coordinating a rapid response and receiving assistance from out-of-state crews.
- Coastal flood warnings are in effect for several counties along the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay due to moderate flooding expected during Monday's high tides.
- Officials strongly urge residents to stay off roads during the storm, report power outages
