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Police, Fire, Road Departments Clearing Roadways; Wind Now Biggest Concern

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Trees and limbs were down throughout township streets, and many Mahwah roads are "still impassable," Lt. Stuart Blank said Saturday evening.

According to the Orange and Rockland website, over 2,200 residences in Mahwah were without power at 7 p.m.

Blank said the police, fire and road departments are out clearing trees and branches from roadways, "but the wind is our biggest concern right now."

As of 7 p.m. Blank said most of the main roadways in Mahwah were passable, but many of the side roads were still impassable.

"Some sections of town are really bad, in Cragmere, you really can't pass through many of the roads. Most, if not all, of Fardale has no power. On Pulis Ave., a phone pole actually split, they took a real beating over there," he said.

The National Weather Service is predicting three to seven inches total accumulation, with snow lasting until 3 a.m.

Officials are recommending residents stay home for the evening, as Blank said impacted roadways can be found "really all over the place."

The National Weather Service Forecast:

Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Blustery, with a north wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. North wind between 11 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

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Patricia Patella

6:07 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Trees down on Tam O Shanter. Can't drive down the road. Be safe.

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John Reiter

9:21 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Trees and power lines down on Sunnyside .... major branches breaking every few minutes. Conditions look very bad and dangerous - stay home.

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Hank

10:16 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Had scanner on all day
once again the emergency services people in Mahwah very professional
we are in good hands

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Mercedes1

10:36 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Well said, Petethedogwalker!! We should be very proud of these volunteers who dedicate themselves to keeping Mahwah residents safe. Thank you

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mariann

11:22 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2011

Pete...what's the handle on the scanner?

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