Bad Weather In Newark, Forecasters Say: Snow, School, Airport

NEWARK, NJ — Bad weather may be on the way, forecasters say. And Newark is preparing for an early winter storm that’s predicted to hit towns across New Jersey.

In some parts of the state, forecasters are calling for as much as a foot of snow on Monday and early Tuesday. The predictions for Newark were more modest: about 1 or 2 inches before noon and 2 to 4 inches Monday night, according to city officials.

The Newark Department of Public Safety issued the following weather advisory on Monday morning:

“Today, rain is expected before noon followed by rain and snow with accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Snow is predicted for tonight, mainly before midnight, with new accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.Tuesday, a 20 percent chance of snow is expected before 10 a.m.

“All residents are asked to observe the city’s ‘No Parking on Snow Covered Roads’ regulations due to the expected snowfall. Signs have been posted on streets throughout the City of Newark to notify motorists of the streets designated for no parking during snow storms. Motorists and residents are urged to look for the sign [pictured at the bottom of this article] to identify the streets where the parking ban will be enforced.

“Violators can expect to be issued a summons and towed. These regulations are essential to the removal/plowing of snow and salting operations and to allow emergency vehicles to pass. Whenever possible, off-street parking is recommended during snow storms. That may mean partnering with a neighbor to use their driveway.

“All residents are reminded that tossing snow into the street is against the law, and violators will be fined.

“Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway is provided below. No vehicle shall be parked on the following main traveled or major roadways or portions thereof:

· Astor St. from Clinton Ave. to Frelinghuysen Ave.

· Avon Ave. from Clinton Ave. to Irvington Town Line

· Bergen St. from West Market St. to Chancellor Ave.

· Bleeker Street from Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. to University Ave.

· Bloomfield Pl. from Broad St. to Broadway

· Branford Pl. From Broad St. to Springfield Ave.

· Bridge St. from Broad St. to McCarter Hwy

· Broad St. from Poinier St. to Bloomfield Pl.

· Broadway from Broad St. to Bloomfield Ave.

· Central Ave. from Broad St. to Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

· Charlton St. from Court St. to Springfield Ave.

· Clay St. from Broad St. to Passaic River Bridge

· Clinton Ave from Lincoln Park to Irvington Town Line

· Court St. from Broad St. to Irvine Turner Blvd.

· East Peddie St. from Elizabeth Ave. to Frelinghuysen Ave.

· 18th Ave. from Irvine Turner Blvd. to Muhammad Ali Ave.

· Elizabeth Ave. from Clinton Ave to Hillside Township Line

· Empire St. from Victoria St. to Meeker Ave.

· Ferry St. from Market St. to Raymond Blvd.

· 1st St. from West Market St. to 291 Fourth St.

· Fourth St. from No. 291 to Park Ave.

· Frelinghuysen Ave. from Astor St. to Elizabeth City Line

· Lafayette St. from Broad St. to Wilson Ave.

· Lincoln Park from 1033 Broad St. southwest to Spruce St.; south from Spruce St. to Clinton Ave. then east from Clinton Ave.; then east from Clinton Ave. to Broad St.

· Lock St. from Warren St. to Sussex Ave.

· Market St. from Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. to 376 Ferry St.

· Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. from Bloomfield Ave. to Clinton Ave.

· Meeker Ave. from Frelinghuysen Ave. to Elizabeth Ave.

· Morris Ave. from West Kinney St. to Springfield Ave.

· Muhammad Ali Ave. from Eighteenth Ave. to Springfield Ave.

· Murray St. from Sherman Ave. to Clinton Ave.

· Nesbitt St. from Sussex Ave. to Orange St.

· Orange St. from Broad St. to East Orange City Line

· Park Pl. from 602 Broad St. to Sarah Vaughan Way

· Poinier St. from Frelinghuysen Ave. to Broad St.

· Raymond Blvd. from Warren St. to Blanchard St.

· Sarah Vaughan Way from Park Pl. to McCarter Hwy

· Sherman Ave. from Astor St. to Murray St.

· South St. from Broad St. to Delancey St.

· Springfield Ave. from Market St. to Irvington Town Line

· Spruce St. from Washington St. to Irvine Turner Blvd.

· Stockton St. from Delancey St. to Wilson Ave.

· Tuxedo Parkway from Irvington Ave. to Woodbine Ave.

· Victoria St. from Frelinghuysen Ave. to Empire St.

· Washington St. from Lincoln Park to Broad St.

· West Kinney St. from Broad St. to Morris Ave.

· West Market St. from Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. to Orange St.

· William St. from Broad St. to Springfield Ave.

· Wilson Ave. from Ferry St. to Stockton St.

Click here for a list of streets to avoid due to flooding. This link can be found at the Department of Public Safety’s website: www.newarkpdonline.org.

Call 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather related matters. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Newark city officials recommended that local businesses begin sending people home between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

“We want to avoid the congestion that can make the afternoon commute frustrating and dangerous for drivers,” Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

Newark officials reminded residents that there are emergency shelters operating during the extreme cold weather that have partnered with the city to provide overnight sheltering. For more information about sheltering services, contact the shelters listed below or the Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Social Services at (973) 877– 9481, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SCHOOLS

Newark public schools had an early dismissal on Monday, administrators said.

“Due to inclement weather on Monday, December 2, the Newark Public Schools will have an early dismissal at 1 p.m. with after school activities cancelled. Please plan accordingly. Central Office will remain open following regular hours of operation.”

AIRPORT

Newark Liberty International Airport saw delays on Sunday due to weather in the region, officials said.

As of Monday morning, departure and arrival delays at the airport were 15 minutes or less, according to the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center.

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