Nor’easter Forecast In Princeton: What To Expect

PRINCETON, NJ – A “major" nor'easter is expected to impact Princeton on Wednesday, producing more plowable snow or heavy rain and packing 35 to 55-mph winds.

The National Weather Service is now labeling 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.

Princeton Office of Emergency and Safety Services said they expect the storm to impacts road conditions. Residents have been asked to remove all vehicles from the street, beginning 4 p.m., to allow free movement to snow clearing equipment. Residents are asked not to park in Municipal Hall lot (400 Witherspoon Street) or the Monumental Hall lot (1 Monumental Drive).

The police department has asked residents to remove all snow and ice from sidewalks, after the storm.

In the event of power outages, residents can call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734. This number will also provide updates on power outages and estimated restoration times.

Trash will not be collected on Thursday. It will be collected with the Friday collection.

Residents have been asked to stay indoors. The township said they will continue to provide updates throughout the duration of the storm.

The storm will be fierce enough to knock down power lines and cause power outages and other damage, packing gale-force winds as strong as 35 to 55 mph across the state between 7 a.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Here are additional 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 is 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 is warning 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 for Princeton:

Wednesday: Snow mainly after 4 p.m. High near 32. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday night: Snow and sleet, then all snow after 4 a.m. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Thursday: A chance of snow before 12 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of an inch possible.

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of 17.