OT: Weekend snowstorm - historic blizzzard
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Cool concept but info isn't accurate in all cases. It's the same as the NWS amount post listings. This are people out in the field, some might be trained spotters others volunteer. Most have bias one way or the other and they tend to create their own measurements. Your map has two posts in Bala Cynwyd and nearby off of City Ave. The two spots are not even 1/2 mile between each other. One has 10.5 and the other is 14. The 14 is most likely a fraud post
I know that, they do timestamp the measurements so that could be an issue. I saw two measurements near me that were very different. When I clicked on both they were taken hours apart from one another.
This is probably a tough storm to get accurate measurements on with the wind drifts.
Not if the do it right. In cities like Philadelphia it's a big problem but not in that area.
Yes that can be a reason as well but used to be a trained spotter in a town close to NE Philly who was always inches above the other at the final #. She was "replaced" and the new person is now way below three other spotters. Today by a lot.
It happens. And radar isn't that great for snow either as it can't accurately figure out what is sticking on contact
About 16" in South Wall when I measured at noon, but there may have been some settling of the heavy snow by then.
Most likely wins out...although some of you may have slipped into the almost worst case scenario
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As for Numbers post
Wrong. Two reporting stations out of 20 barely getting to 18 should not cause Mt holly to be sloppy and inaccurate by putting Somerset County in the 18-24 shading. And any accumulating snow was basically over by 7
Somerset County... Green Brook Twp 18.5 in 1000 AM 02/23 CO-OP Observer Middlebush 18.0 in 1000 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Warren 17.0 in 0730 AM 02/23 Public Hillsborough Twp 16.3 in 0730 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp. 4 NNW 16.1 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 1 E Belle Mead 16.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp 3.8 ENE 16.0 in 0910 AM 02/23 COCORAHS North Plainfield 16.0 in 1030 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 2 W North Brunswick 15.3 in 0700 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Watchung 15.0 in 0500 AM 02/23 Manville 14.9 in 0600 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Basking Ridge 14.5 in 0940 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 1 S Manville 14.0 in 1117 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp 3.4 NNW 13.7 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bedminster Twp. 2.9 ESE 13.2 in 0900 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bernards Twp. 13.1 in 0715 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 3 NNW Bridgewater 13.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 CO-OP Observer Bridgewater Twp 3.3 NW 13.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 2 SSE Bedminster Twp 12.0 in 0900 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 2 W Martinsville 12.0 in 0900 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Neshanic Station 12.0 in 0927 AM 02/23 Public Bernards Twp 0.9 ENE 11.3 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bernardsville 0.7 W 11.1 in 0741 AM
Wrong. Two reporting stations out of 20 barely getting to 18 should not cause Mt holly to be sloppy and inaccurate by putting Somerset County in the 18-24 shading. And any accumulating snow was basically over by 7
Somerset County... Green Brook Twp 18.5 in 1000 AM 02/23 CO-OP Observer Middlebush 18.0 in 1000 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Warren 17.0 in 0730 AM 02/23 Public Hillsborough Twp 16.3 in 0730 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp. 4 NNW 16.1 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 1 E Belle Mead 16.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp 3.8 ENE 16.0 in 0910 AM 02/23 COCORAHS North Plainfield 16.0 in 1030 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 2 W North Brunswick 15.3 in 0700 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Watchung 15.0 in 0500 AM 02/23 Manville 14.9 in 0600 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Basking Ridge 14.5 in 0940 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 1 S Manville 14.0 in 1117 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Franklin Twp 3.4 NNW 13.7 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bedminster Twp. 2.9 ESE 13.2 in 0900 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bernards Twp. 13.1 in 0715 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 3 NNW Bridgewater 13.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 CO-OP Observer Bridgewater Twp 3.3 NW 13.0 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS 2 SSE Bedminster Twp 12.0 in 0900 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter 2 W Martinsville 12.0 in 0900 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter Neshanic Station 12.0 in 0927 AM 02/23 Public Bernards Twp 0.9 ENE 11.3 in 0700 AM 02/23 COCORAHS Bernardsville 0.7 W 11.1 in 0741 AM
The fire department ran about 40 plus calls from start of storm through this afternoon.
I prefer JawbreakerThey made a show about them. A bunch of catty little ***** they are:
I am so Rose
I kind of think any lubricant/silicone spray should work but I increased the volume I use now after having the same problems in the past that you had. I spray a lot on and I also wipe it on to the areas which might be hard to get to with the spray.What is this non-stick stuff you refer to? I used this:
Since I have an Ariens I found this spray and that’s what I use now. I couldn’t tell you if it’s the spray or the volume that I use now compared to before that’s the difference. I feel like it’s probably the increased amount but I don’t know.
I got this from Lowes.
SNOW-JET Non-Stick Spray Coating 11 OZ - Ariens
Ariens genuine OEM parts provide peace of mind and the confidence of knowing these parts were specifically designed for an exact fit, optimal performance and safety.
www.ariens.com
Well done on stealing the storm of the decade thread from the two snow weenies! 
That’s potentially an issue too. I’m not mechanically inclined but I’ve had issues where sometimes you might hear a squealing kind of noise when you’re feeding snow into it and that’s the belt. If it’s worn and loose then the auger can’t keep up with what you’re feeding it which I guess can lead to clogs. So you have to change the belt. I’ve had to change belts twice in the life of my blower and because I’m not mechanically inclined it took an hour or so. If you’re good with that kind of stuff it maybe quicker or just service it. I’ll probably have to do that soon for something else that’s beyond my capability.
That's what I think, and getting at that is not easy. I do my own engine and power tool maintenance work. Spring project.
I checked the SDS sheet of the Ariens stuff:
Acetone 68.4 67-64-1
Propane 7.65 74-98-6
Butane 7.35 106-97-8
Hexane 5.24 110-54-3
2-Methylpentane 2.43 107-83-5
The Home Depot Stuff:
Acetone 68.4 67-64-1
Propane 7.35 74-98-6
Butane 7.65 106-97-8
Hexane 5.24 110-54-3
2-Methylpentane 5.43 107-83-5
3-Methylpentane 2.88 96-14-0
2,3-Dimethylbutane 2.54 79-29-8
Cyclohexane 0.41 110-82-7
Looks like the same stuff. I think @jerzey devil is correct. I could smell a slight burning, and that was likely the belt. I have a Toro. BTW, Dony Boy on YouTube is awesome. He's a Canadian small engine mechanic, and his explanations are very clear and concise:
I think
Yea if you’ve smelled burning that’s probably the belt because I’ve had that happen too.
If you're smelling burning rubber its definitely a belt... (I just had both of mine snap this morning on my blower) see if you can tighten the adjustment on it if it isn't cracked.... But I would definitely replace it before next season
My brother in Rhode Island got 36”…I said…a yard! He didn’t find it funny. Another 12” fell after he took that pic.
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They made a show about them. A bunch of catty little ***** they are:
LoL yup
This is so true. Weather is science and usually in science you want as many data points as you can. The gang up / territorial pissing match is both hilarious and pathetic at the same time. Middle age grown men… lol
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| 02:00 pm EST - 2/23/2026 | Newark Airport, NJ | 27.2 |
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| 12:11 pm EST - 2/23/2026 | Leonia, NJ | 25 |
| 02:00 pm EST - 2/23/2026 | 1 SE Fairview, NJ | 24.5 |
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| 02:20 pm EST - 2/23/2026 | 2 NW Woodlawn, NY | 23.5 |
I feel we underperformed here in Highlands, as noted above hard to say because of wind drifts, but I'm thinking a foot.
A super heavy foot though, could be 18" easy if not so heavy, no doubt on that.
We also lost power between noon and 6ish pm but up and running now.
A super heavy foot though, could be 18" easy if not so heavy, no doubt on that.
We also lost power between noon and 6ish pm but up and running now.
so I got 16 here but on paved surfaces it was more like 14 and was condensing as the day went on. Also didnt notice too much drifting around and with temps in the mid 30s and not alot of peeps on the road, 206 was dry as a bone and many other side roads as well. As far as removal, way easier than last event to shovel. Unpopular take because I know many places got in excess of 2 feet but at least in my backyard I do not think this even breaks top 10 and maybe not even top 15 storms I have experienced which are led by 1996, 1983, 2016, 1993, 1994 ice event, 1978, 2021, 4/1982, relentless parade of 4 significant snows of Feb2010, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2014 and there were far worse snow to rain events that were absolutely horrific for snow removal and sidewalks.
My daughter sent pics of her street in Upper Township around 6pm and roads were already clear to blacktop it was melting so fast
At 11 am I had 14 inches of lovely fluffy light snow. By 5 pm it was more like 11 inches of wet dense heavy snow.
does anyone think these totals don't pass the smell test? Or was there really that dramatic a difference between eastern Bergen and western Bergen.
+1
Not even close to being a historic or memorable storm. Back in 2016 (IIRC), we had so much snow in relatively short amount of time that our township plowing was overwhelmed. We had to break out our 2 road graders to help with removal. It was chaos.
For me, it was not plugging - the snow was sticking to the first stage augers and after a few minutes creating a rotating drum of snow so the output went way down and it would start pushing the snow in front.
Spraying silicone lube and lifting and dropping front to shake it loose helped minimize - but I’ve never seen snow sticking to the augers like this before!
Running out of places to put the snow!
By 6:20 it has compacted down more than 2 inches:
By 6:20 it has compacted down more than 2 inches:
Friends who live in Carlstadt are certain they got at least 2 feet of snow in this one.
I'm sure we got at least that much here in Ridgefield Park.
I saw 11.5 for Point Beach. Sure seems like more here.
Got the driveway cleared last night thanks to major help from a couple neighbors.
Now I have to go into town and dig out car.
Stupid, stupid, stupid decision on my part.