As a storm with the potential to drop up to six inches of snow hits the area today, the Camden County Department of Public Works has dispatched more than 60 pieces of equipment to keep county roadways passable and motorists moving on 400 miles of county roadways. Please be aware this storm will drop between one to two inches an hour and create limited visibility during the morning time period.
“We are urging anyone that needs to be on the road today to use extra caution and allow themselves extra time to reach their destinations. In fact, if you do not need to be on the road please stay home while our crews clear the roads for safe travel,” said Freeholder Ian K. Leonard, liaison to the Camden County DPW. “Even though DPW employees will be dispatched to 12 winter maintenance districts as needed, as a precaution motorist should be prepared to encounter icy or slick road conditions.”
A storm moving across the west will continue to evolve throughout the day. The system is tracking northwest and will be off the coast of New Jersey by tonight. It has already begun producing snow from the early morning hours into the mid-afternoon. There is a chance of three to six inches of accumulation for Camden County. Temperatures will range from 26 to 30 degrees with eigh to 18 mile per hour winds out of the west.
As the storm’s intensity increases, snow and slush will result in slippery road conditions. Snow will quickly taper off during the overnight hours with the temperature settling near 20 degrees.
“Because of the timing of this storm and the intensity of the snow fall, this will be an all hands on deck effort by the county,” Leonard said. “All of our men and women are working to keep the roads clear and treat our highways in order to cut down on ice and slippery conditions. In addition, since we will be entrenched in a cold front, if you must drive please be careful on the roadways since we will not break 30 degrees for the next 48 hours.”
The Camden County Health Officer has issued a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory effective from 6 p.m. last night, Dec. 9 to 6 a.m. Dec. 11, Wednesday morning.
