A winter storm watch is in place for the Philadelphia metro areas. Moderate to heavy snow likely from portions of the coastal Mid-Atlantic to New England. Peak impacts to Merchantville will be late Monday through Tuesday with accumulations of 1 to 2 feet likely. Blizzard or near-blizzard conditions will make travel impossible.
Winter storm expected tonight, another on the way
Winter Storm Iola and its rain and snow could be making an appearance just in time for the weekend. An early Weather Channel forecast shows North Jersey getting the brunt of the storm with 5 to 8 inches of snow, the middle of the state getting 3 to 5 inches and South Jersey getting 1 to 3 Friday night into Saturday morning.Video update. Another storm brewing in the upper midwest is expected early next week. Don't put away those shovels yet!
Wicked nor'easter to strike Wednesday
Nor'easter arrives Wednesday night after 8 p.m. and continues through the day on Thursday. The biggest impact will be seen north and west of Philadelphia. Snow will overspread the region on Wednesday from south to north starting between 8 and 10 p.m. accumulating snow 4-6 inches by 5 a.m. From 5-7 a.m. we should see a changeover to sleet and then all rain in the city of Philadelphia. From 7 a.m.-3 p.m. expect windswept rain, occasionally heavy. From 3-8 p.m. rain may mix with sleet and change back to snow before ending, some additional accumulation possible, but should not be significant. Overnight: Clearing and windy. Read more.
Winter Storm WARNING
Significant snowfall expected today and tonight followed immediately by bitterly cold air. A fast moving but potent weather system will bring snow to our entire area today into this evening. As the storm strengthens to our East later today, the winds will increase resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. As the storm continues to exit. Bitterly cold air will quickly settle in tonight into Wednesday. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to 6 am EST Wednesday. Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Chill Advisory, which is in effect from 1 am to 11 am EST Wednesday. Snow accumulations: 8 to 12 inches. Timing: snow will overspread the area toward mid to late morning, then continue through this evening. Impacts: travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads and periods of very low visibility. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will develop especially this evening and tonight. The afternoon and evening rush hour will be significantly impacted. Winds: northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph, becoming north and northwest overnight. Temperatures: mainly in the teens to 20s today, then dropping to the single digits tonight. Wind Chill, as low as 10 below zero. These dangerous values can quickly cause Frostbite to exposed skin and lead to hypothermia.
DOH confirms Enterovirus cases
The state Department of Health confirmed Tuesday five new cases of enterovirus D68 in New Jersey, bringing the total to 14 cases in New Jersey. There are two new confirmed cases in Morris County and one each in Camden, Middlesex and Mercer counties. The typical enterovirus season runs from July through October, so we're in an enterovirus season. What’s unusual about this one is that it’s a virus that hasn’t widely spread through the U.S. before.
School team identifies special education needs
Project CHILD FIND is a program established by the New Jersey Department of Education to assist in the identification of un-served/underserved youth with a delay or disability from 3 through 21 years of age. The Merchantville School District provides free programs and services for children from age 3 up through 8th grade who demonstrate a disability or developmental delay and require special education and related services. The school district identifies potentially disabled students and in collaboration with parents, makes referrals to the Child Study Team for a comprehensive evaluation. Referrals for special services may also be made by parents/guardians, and/or agencies involved in the welfare of children.
Interactive Map compares school district salaries
The average salary for New Jersey teachers and superintendents inched higher last year, while the average salary for other school administrators nudged down, an analysis of state salary data shows.