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Friday, March 8, 2013

Share Your Photos, Videos of the March Snow Storm with Montclair Patch

Send Montclair Patch your photos and videos during the storm.

March madness is here.  The nor'easter has hit Montclair. As the snow continues to pile up, share your photos and videos of what you are seeing out there with Montclair Patch.  Send your photos and videos of the storm to the editor, at mike.donofrio@patch.com, or upload them yourself on this page.  The first photo sent in today was from Michael Greene who took a picture of a snow-covered stop sign at the corner of Gates Avenue and Union Street Friday morning at 9 a.m.

Wayne Robbins

12:48 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013

Hi all...my snow pic, is from the front of my house...looks really nice outside, but I hope it's all gone by Sat.   more ›

#NJSnow Gallery: Share Your Instagram Photos

Use hashtag #njsnow to have your photos show up in our gallery.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Expect Snow and Rain Through Friday

Snowfall estimates in Montclair are between 1 and 3 inches.

Snow is expected to hit Montclair this week starting Wednesday.  Wednesday will bring clouds and a chance of rain or snow before 9 a.m. as temperatures climb to a high of 41 F for the day. The winds will be noticeable at 16 to 20 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts may be as high as 30 miles per hour. Snow is expected to start falling around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will drop to around 31 F and winds will whip at 21 to 32 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent, and snow accumulation is predicted to be between 1 and 3 inches.  Thursday will bring a chance of snow before 9 a.m., which will then convert to rain as temperatures reach a high of about 41 F. Winds will continue to blow in…

Friday, February 15, 2013

Photo of the Day: Grove Street Backstop in the Snow

Montclair Patch wants to post the daily sights of life in town taken by residents.

  A backstop seen during a storm on Grove Street is Montclair Patch's photo for day.  We are trying something new here at Montclair Patch and asking residents to jump on board. Think of this as a community scrapbook of the diurnal sights and goings-on in town taken from the perspective of Montclairions.  Whether you are a novice or professional, nearly everyone owns a camera. And with the innovations in cellphone cameras, you can snap a great picture anytime and upload it to the Internet.  So here's how it works: Send your local editor a picture or video you take of something, some place or someone in town to mike.donofrio@patch.com. Share what you are seeing when you are walking along Church Street, in relaxing in Nishuane Park, out to …

Montclair Weatherman: Snow Saturday, Windy Sunday

A snow/rain mix will fall on Saturday.

  The Montclair Weatherman predicts the weekend will bring more of the white stuff.  Snow is expected to begin on Saturday before noon. New snow accumulation is predicted to be less than an inch. The temperature will reach about 37 F, so that snow could turn into rain during the afternoon, according to weather.com. Saturday night will bring temperatures down to 20 F. There will be clouds and a slight chance of snow.  The sun will rise in the east at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday and set at 5:33 p.m.  The moon will rise at 9:58 a.m. on Saturday and set at 12:31 a.m. on Sunday. The first quarter moon phase will begin on Sunday, which means half the moon will be illuminated.  Saturday is also the 47th day of 2013. There are 318 days left until the …

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Montclair Weatherman: Sun Then Snow on Wednesday

Flakes could begin to fall around 6 p.m. and bring 1 to 3 inches of snow.

  A sunny and warm Wednesday could end with a sprinkling of snow.  The Montclair Weatherman foresees in sunny skies on Wednesday with a high of 41 F, according to weather.com.  The evening however will bring clouds and potentially snow with a low of 29 F. The white stuff is expected to make its first appearance around 6 p.m. and continue falling until sunrise on Thursday. By the time the snow stops, there could be 1 to 3 inches of new snow on the ground.  The morning will begin with civil twilight at 6:25 a.m. followed by the sunrise at 6:53 a.m. The sun will set at 5:29 p.m.  The moon will rise at 8:20 a.m. and set at 9:32 p.m. The moon phase is currently a waxing crescent with 14 percent of the moon visible.  Today is the 44 day of 2012…

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Capturing the Blizzard in Montclair – Post Your Photos/Videos Here!

Upload your pics/videos here, or send them to mike.donofrio@patch.com.

  How are you handling this most recent meteorological anomaly? Share with the Montclair Patch what you are seeing out there (or not seeing!), and your photos and videos from the blizzard.  You can also send them to the editor at mike.donofrio@patch.com. 

Christine Eibs Singer

2:09 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013

Shovel out your neighborhood fire hydrant! Make sure the nozzles are clear and the firemen can see the hydrant. Don't take a chance of losing precious minutes in fire fighitng because they can't find the water nozzles under the snow!! Be a good neighbor!   more ›

Friday, February 8, 2013

Portable Generator Safety Tips You Need to Know

Prepare for winter storm Nemo with these essential safety recommendations.

Are you preparing that generator you purchased after Hurricane Sandy? If so, keep in mind these safety tips for generators and more.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Montclair Weatherman: Snow, Snow and More Snow

Montclair public schools and Montclair Kimberley Academy update: Due to impending inclement weather, all afterschool programs, activities and events are cancelled for Friday.

  Winter storm Nemo will hit Montclair Friday.  The Montclair Weatherman brings bad news: Nemo will roll through New Jersey early Friday and into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. A "Winter Storm Warning" has also been issued between 6 a.m. Friday and noon on Saturday.  The Montclair School District has already canceled all after school programs, activities and events due to the snow.  Montclair Kimberley Academy has also canceled all afternoon activities. Extended Day will be closed and there will be no late bus service.  Snow accumulation is expected to be between 10 and 14 inches. Temperatures will hover in the low 30s all day.  The evening will bring the strongest winds and heaviest snowfall, in addition to freezing …

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Montclair Weatherman: No Sign of Snow on Thursday

But Friday is a different story.

Don't worry, Thursday will be free of snow.  The Montclair Weatherman expects Thursday to be sunny and cloudy during the day, according to weather.com. The high temperature should hit 31 F and the breeze will be mild.  More clouds will roll in during the evening as temperatures dip to a low of 28 F.  There is a likely chance of snow, but not until about 3 a.m. Friday. The sun will rise at 6:59 a.m. and extinguish in the west at 5:21 p.m. Can you feel the days getting longer? Thursday will have 2 minutes and 21 seconds of more sun than the previous day.  The moon will rise at 4:37 a.m. and set at 2:42 p.m. Thursday's waning moon will only be about 10 percent illuminated.  If you want to see what's in store for Friday, keep reading.  A "…

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