ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Atlantic City has come to a standstill after one foot of snow was dumped overnight across the gambling capital of the East Coast. Police and emergency management personnel are warning residents to stay off the roads unless it’s absolutely necessary.
“It’s snowing sideways with over a foot of snow on the ground. Conditions are brutal and dangerous,” the Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management said today. “Help us help you! Do not make it harder on our first responders by venturing out! Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.”
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the region through 4 p.m. today.
Heavy snow, strong winds, and severely reduced visibilities will continue this morning. Snow will end this afternoon from west to east. However, winds will remain strong, creating considerable blowing and drifting snow through late afternoon.
Up to four more inches of snow is expected to fall today.