Can You Believe It's Snowing? Share Your Photos!
Get out there and build that snowman, and then let Patch readers see it!
So, the calendar says it’s Oct. 29. But it looks like Mother Nature wants to jump ahead a few months to mid-winter, judging by the looks of things outside. The snow is falling hard, and it doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the area, with as much as 1 foot of snow expected in some areas. The snow is expected to fall through most of the day on Saturday and into the evening.
This weekend's pre-Halloween storm is expected to pick up during the Saturday afternoon hours, producing as much as 1 to 2 inches per hour, according to the NWS. Reduced visibility will make traveling difficult, the NWS said.
The weight of the snow could bring down tree limbs and power lines, while temperatures will hover in the upper 30s to low 40s before dropping to near-freezing Saturday night, the NWS said. Winds gusts of up to 30 miles per hour are expected, the NWS said.
What else is there to do on a day like this besides shovel the driveway and make a snowman! Patch wants to see photos of your snow creations. Click on submit your photos, and share your impressions of this crazy autumn snowstorm with us!
And then take our poll, and tell us what you think of this winter wonderland in October.
Thanks for sharing! We can’t wait to see your photos.
Candace V. Bohon
2:01 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Lake Shawnee power is very low. Most electronics won't work.
Josh Dubnick
2:04 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
I hope the power stays on--already see lots of branches hanging low. Enough bizarre weather already!
Linda
2:12 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Power out in windmill pond!!!! Hope this doesn't last as long as the hurricane
Nick C.
2:51 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Power out on Washington St... damn JCPL
dave carver
2:54 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
ts getting bad in belleau woods. One tree down through sunroof of the car. Second tree down sitting on roof on one side of house, third tree down hanging off other side of house and dug into the ground. Can't get it off. Street blocked by another tree and can't get out of the neighborhood. when the wind kicks up, going to be very rough here.
Prentiss Gray
2:56 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Power's out on hillcrest and the road is blocked. Branches and trees coming down all over the place
Kathy
3:19 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
James Street looks like an obstacle course! Trees are down all over the road. Take a different route!
Terry Tranberg Romano
3:57 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Not the day for snowman building. Very dangerous out there. With the leaves still on the trees, topped with the wet heavy snow, no one knows what tree will be next to take a tumble. Stay inside and Pray the power stays on!
Kendra Arnold
4:01 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
I just walked to Kings from Western Avenue, and it is one of the dumbest things I have ever done. Tree branches are coming down all over the place and the roads are awful, and packed. Stay home.
BeachBum
4:06 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
It's NJ, I believe anything is possible at anytime, but we are East Coasters, Tough! - Stay home, roads are a mess everywhere!
JPB
4:53 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thank you terry romano for stating my exact sentiments. This is no day to be outside. I have 4 trees down on my property with branches from large trees crashing down every where. I went out to shake off the snow from my willows hoping not to lose them as well.
Aisha Mahmood
5:09 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
many trees down in powder mill especially of stockton ct.
Billy
10:49 pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012
Lol Do you live on stockton road or did you walk from Powdermill!!!???
jazzman
5:46 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011
worst storm in 50yrs without any doubt, trees down,accidents,terrible roads just catching up 8 hours after the storm began.... Slow and No responses from the Dpw and the county respectively,it would be safe to say they began there day about 4 hrs to late..lets go over it again....salt and sand.... then plow...get behind with the salt and its over,oh did anyone forget to order the salt this year!