How many times will my lot get plowed in a northern NJ winter?
At a 2-inch trigger, about 4 to 6 plowable storms in an average recent winter across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, based on the last 20 seasons of NOAA records. A 1-inch trigger means more visits, and salt runs for ice come on top.
By county, the recent 20-season averages at 2 inches are about 5.8 storms in Sussex, 5.4 in Passaic, 4.5 in Bergen, 4.2 in Morris and 5.7 in Warren, where the station record is only 11 seasons long.
Averages hide the spread. Some winters bring one or two plowable storms and others bring well over ten, which is why seasonal pricing exists.
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More on during a storm
- Do I have to call my snow contractor when it snows?
- What do I do if my snow contractor doesn't show up?
- When will my parking lot be plowed before we open?
- How much snow does northern New Jersey get in a winter?
- Do snow plows work during the storm or wait until it stops?
- What should a snow removal service report include?
- What happens when snow piles take over my parking spaces?
From JRW Services LLC, commercial snow and ice management across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, NJ. All answers
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