MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (WPVI) — Snow piles returned across parts of Burlington County after a nor’easter dumped around 20 inches of snow in Mount Holly, forcing residents to dig out once again and creating hazardous travel and widespread power outages.
Residents spent the day shoveling heavy, wet snow from driveways and sidewalks.
“Shoveled my mom’s house. Started shoveling my house, my neighbors. Still out here doing more shoveling,” said Sam Watson of Mount Holly.
While some people enjoyed the snowfall, the weight and moisture of the snow made cleanup difficult, even for snowblowers.
“The apron is pretty bad with all the water and stuff. But other than that, it’s not too bad,” said Ashton Pogorzelski of Mount Holly.
Road conditions were challenging early in the day, prompting drivers to exercise caution. A statewide travel ban expired at 12 p.m. Monday.
“It’s kind of dangerous, especially for people who don’t know how to drive,” said Robert Nichols of Lumberton.
High winds added to the problems, bringing down tree branches and power lines. Fallen branches blocked part of the Mount Holly bypass, and thousands of power outages were reported across the Garden State.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said crews have been working to restore service but acknowledged that challenges remain.
“We’ve had over 250,000 people restored to service. We still have a lot to go, but we’re hoping to get everybody back up online within the next 24-48 hours,” Sherrill said.
In Burlington County, about 70 trucks were on the roads clearing snow at the peak of the storm.
County Commissioner Allison Eckel said the storm’s intensity and the weight of the snow complicated response efforts and could delay some plowing while utility crews work.
“What sets this apart from last month’s snowstorm is the weight. This is a heavier snow, and it came down a lot faster. So we’re seeing a lot of tree limbs that are down, power lines, so we’re seeing power outages that have actually increased through the day,” Eckel said.
As of Monday afternoon, about 12,000 customers in Burlington County were without power.
Some towns have opened shelters for residents without power and heat for an extended time. Officials advise residents to contact their local police departments for more information about available shelters.
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