How Much Snow Did The Nor'easter Bring To Ridgewood, Glen Rock?

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A "major" nor'easter hit the Ridgewood and Glen Rock area on Wednesday, producing school closures, altering parking regulations and leaving less snow than anticipated.

According to the National Weather Service, the storm brought over 5-inches of snow to both Ridgewood and Glen Rock as of 10:51 p.m. Wednesday.

The NWS 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.

The storm was originally projected to dump up to a foot of snow in the northern part of the state, making roadways dangerous, and potentially knocking out power for multiple communities.

Only two hours into the storm and the Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management said roads were "slick and icy."

But power outages haven't posed a problem for the region.

PSE&G only reports 17 outages in Bergen County, all of them in Haworth.

Ridgewood Public Schools canceled classes for Thursday, and announced Friday would be a full day of remote learning.

"Due to the inclement weather, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 17. No virtual classes will be held," the district said, in an alert posted to their website.

Ridgewood Mayor Susan Knudsen took to Facebook Wednesday afternoon to remind residents of village-wide protocol, including an overnight parking ban.

Overnight parking was also suspended in Glen Rock, officials announced Wednesday.

Additionally, the district closed for Thursday.

READ MORE: Glen Rock Closes Schools Thursday Amid Nor'easter

The forecast also impacted county-wide programs.

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced the county has preemptively canceled COVID-19 testing at Bergen Community College in Paramus for Thursday.

Though testing won't be available Thursday, you can still get tested this week.

READ MORE: Nor'easter Cancels Bergen Community College COVID-19 Testing

Here were expected snow totals:

Officials said there are over 400 pieces of road equipment available for snow clearing efforts to make roads safer, though Gov. Phil Murphy noted during a Wednesday news conference that fewer people are expected on the road due to the coronavirus.

"Because so many people are currently still working from home, and so many students are still on remote learning, we do not anticipate the same after school or rush hour issues that we would otherwise see," Murphy said. "But if you are on the road after the storm conditions have begun, we urge you to please take it slow, and use common sense and caution."

Murphy said the state is also watching the delivery of the new coronavirus vaccine, saying 35 hospitals are supposed to get delivery within the next 24-48 hours.

Here is the forecast:

• Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
• Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. North wind 5 to 7 mph.