The Latest On Nor'easter From Edison-Metuchen

EDISON, NJ – As the “major" nor'easter bears down on the area on Wednesday, Edison and Metuchen officials prepared for the snow storm.

The National Weather Service labeled 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.

EDISON:

Residents were advised not to put recycling or garbage bins at the curb. All garbage and recycling has been cancelled for Thursday. It will now been collected on Dec. 21. Recycling for Sec. 9 will be collected on Saturday. Leaf bag collection will be extended through Dec. 22
All cars need to be removed from the road to allow proper snow removal.

The heavy snow could also result in power outages. If travel is a must, town officials advise to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Information on latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

METUCHEN:

Metuchen Public School announced Wednesday, it will follow an all-remote and early dismissal schedule on Thursday, "so kids and can be kids and play in the snow by mid-day."

Read More Here: Metuchen Schools Go All-Remote & Early Dismissal Amid Nor'easter

Mayor Jonathan Busch said the storm is expected to disrupt power services in the borough.

"In anticipation of the possibility of outages, we are in touch with PSEG which has specifically reiterated that any residents suffering outages should immediately report them by calling 1-800-436-PSEG or by logging into pseg.com/myaccount. Please do not contact the Borough," said Busch in a Facebook post.

Metuchen also offered free parking in the Halsey Street Lot until Friday, for residents who don't have parking space.

Read More Here: Metuchen Offers Free Parking Until Friday Amid Storm Forecast

Here were 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 was 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 warned 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 forecast:

EDISON

Wednesday night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday: A chance of snow before 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

METUCHEN

Wednesday night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Thursday: Snow, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Winds gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.