Winter Weather Impacting Wayne, Passaic County: Here's How

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Wayne Public Schools shifted to virtual classes Thursday as more snow fell on Passaic County.

No decision has been announced as of Thursday afternoon about a Friday class schedule. Read more: Wayne Schools Go Virtual Ahead Of Winter Weather

The township was also forced to make municipal adjustments as the weather interrupted operations at the township recycling center, and even halted vaccinations Thursday.

Early snowfall totals from the National Weather Service indicate that within the first few hours of snowfall, up to 3.4 inches have been recorded in parts of Passaic County.

Patch is providing town-by-town snow totals. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Snow Totals

Here are the totals from Passaic County:

• Bloomingdale — 3.4 in.

The winter conditions — including a "light glaze of ice" — could create a tricky commute Friday morning as the storm affects visibility and road conditions, according to the NWS.

New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey as of 4 a.m. Thursday, but it a number of accidents have been reported statewide. Read more: NJ Transit Bus Hits Toll Plaza On Turnpike In Newark

Periods of light snow and a wintry mix could continue into Friday, with four to eight inches expected over the two-day period. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday.

Here's what the NWS New York, New York office said to expect:

• A light to moderate snowfall likely starting Thursday morning, with periods of light snow or wintry mix continuing into Friday.
• A widespread 3-5 inches of snow is expected by Thursday night, with an additional 1-3 inches overnight into Friday, totaling 4-8 inches for much of the area by Friday evening.

The snow is also having an effect on the flow of coronavirus vaccines into the county, and into arms of Wayne Township residents.

Appointments for the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have been canceled for Friday at the township sponsored site. They have been rescheduled for Saturday, according to town officials. Read more: Wayne COVID Vaccinations Postponed Ahead Of Winter Weather

Gov. Phil Murphy said the winter weather is causing COVID vaccine "supply chain issues" and that anticipated deliveries will be delayed.

Here's the forecast for Thursday night into Friday:

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.