Winter will not go gently as the sun crosses the celestial equator.
The consolidation of a pair of low pressure systems culminating in major coastal storm Toby late Tuesday into Wednesday has prompted local advisories of schedule changes and closures. According to the Asbury Park Police Department, this will mean mixed precipitation today and tonight, then significant snowfall Wednesday.
“Consideration should be given to no unnecessary travel Wednesday afternoon and evening when the heaviest snow with hourly accumulation rates of 1 to 3 inches should occur,” the APPD advisory warns. A winter storm warning is in effect rom 6 pm Tuesday through 2 a.m. Thursday.
Check back, we will update this posting throughout the storm event.
Here’s what we know so far:
9:02 pm Wednesday: The Asbury Park School District will have a two-hour delayed opening Thursday.
8:47 pm Wednesday: Ocean Township zone 3 garbage/recycling collection will be done Monday. Schools will have a two hour delayed opening.
9:25 am Wednesday: The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking event at Dark City Brewing Co on Main Street has been postponed to 5:30 pm March 28.
8 am Wednesday: The Beach Boys show at the Count Basie has been postponed to Oct. 1. Those unable to attend the new show can return tickets to their point of purchase by July 31.
8:14 pm Tuesday: APPD issues JCP&L reminder to immediately report any downed wires and power outages via 1-888-LIGHTSS [-544-4877] or at firstenergycorp.com.
5:45 pm Tuesday: Asbury Park School District announces schools will be closed Wednesday, with a planned delayed opening Thursday.
5:31 pm Tuesday: The Monmouth County Democrats have canceled the Wednesday scheduled Guide to State Boards & Commissions and March Volunteer Night. The former will be scheduled but the latter has no reschedule dated planned. For more info, visit
monmouthdems.org.
12:45 pm Tuesday: Deal Municipal Court postponed Wednesday’s schedule. Notices for a new date, tentatively scheduled for April 18, will be issued.
12:20 pm Tuesday: Asbury Park Wednesday trash and recycling pickup is canceled.
11:22 am Tuesday: Ocean Township postponed Wednesday garbage/recycling for zone 2 to Saturday.
4:43 am Tuesday: Asbury Park warns of a total 10 to 14 inches snow accumulation, with a trace of ice accumulations. Thunder is possible Wednesday afternoon, with the snow tapering off Wednesday evening. Northeast to north winds are expected to gust 25 to 35 mph at times, lending to significant reductions in visibility.
2:43 am Tuesday: Asbury Park issues a National Weather Service coastal flood advisory, in effect 9 am Wednesday through 5 am Thursday.
[Photo courtesy of Asbury Park Boardwalk webcam]
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