Flood watch issued for much of South Jersey

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch advisory for Burlington, Gloucester and Camden counties, as well as much of the surrounding area, through Sunday morning.

The weather service notes rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in the area, with local amounts of 5 inches possible in some areas.

Smaller streams are likely to flood first, with larger waterways likely to come after, according to the report.

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Video: Watch out for weekend washout | MyFoxPhilly

Hope you've enjoyed the nice weather because it's all about to end. Heavy rain will move into our area today and last through the weekend.

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More snow?! Oh, no!

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This has certainly been a winter for the record books.

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N.J. motorists warned to watch for slick spots

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Motorists in New Jersey are urged to use caution because temperatures are below freezing and there could be ice on the highways.

Snow and ice remain problems on many local roads two days after a major storm battered the state. Plows and spreaders continue to try to clear streets.

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Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow

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Wednesday's blizzard, the second major snowstorm to batter the region in less than a week, sealed this season as the snowiest winter on record.

Read the rest of this story and view the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries at: Storm sets new mark; more snow may follow | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

Schools closed again Thursday

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The Collingswood School District will be closed again tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 11.

Do you know of other businesses and locations that will be closed tomorrow? Or others that are staying open for local residents? Post a comment letting fellow readers know!

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Collingswood schools closed today

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The following closings and delays in the South Jersey region have been confirmed by the Courier-Post.

If your school or facility is not listed, it may not have been confirmed via Web site or media reports at this time. Please check with your school and check the Courier-Post Web site later, as well.

• Collingswood Borough School District -- Closed

Read more area school closings at: SCHOOL CLOSINGS in tri-county region | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post.

Video: Collingswood Deals With Costs

Dave Schratweiser looks at how one New Jersey town will deal with serious financial pressures from record snowfall in the region.

via Video: Collingswood Deals With Costs.

Snow notice for this evening

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Below is an online notice from the borough's Web site:

Due to the excessive snow in the region, all residents are urged to park cars in their driveways this evening, Tuesday February 9. Streets need to be clear of vehicles for Borough crews to effectively plow snow overnight. Please park as many cars as possible in your driveways this evening on all Collingswood streets. Please pass this notice along to neighbors to help assure streets are clear for plowing.

No overnight parking permits will be granted Tuesday, February 9 or Wednesday, February 10 by the Collingswood Police Department.

All recreation programs and signups for February 9 and February 10 are cancelled.

via Snow notice for this evening | Collingswood, New Jersey.

South Jersey braces for more snow

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South Jerseyans might not get a chance to rest after spending the weekend digging out from a major snowstorm.

Forecasters say another a storm starting late Tuesday is expected to bring a foot or more to most of the Garden State, with 18 inches or more in a swath across the middle of the state.

Click here to view more of the Courier-Post's snow photo galleries, and read the rest of this article after the jump...

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Inch by inch, region digs out from snow

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By SHRUTI MATHUR DESAI
Courier-Post Staff

Doug Kelly was busy with his shovel Sunday morning. But he wasn't clearing the sidewalk outside his salon, Blue, in Haddon Township. He was creating a huge pile of snow to make into a giant snowman.

"During the last snowstorm I saw an eight-foot snowman in Collingswood," said Kelly, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with a warm fleece vest. "I think that if Collingswood could have a snowman then Haddon should have a snowman."

South Jerseyans learned to cope with the winter storm that dumped record-breaking amounts of snow in the region, with parts of Cherry Hill seeing just over 27 inches.

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Collingswood receives an ‘honorable mention’ for South Jersey’s ‘worst plowing’ awards

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South Jersey residents have been voicing their feedback about plowing ever since the first snowflake hit the ground this past Saturday morning.

Courier-Post blogger Mark Correa, whose blog Mondo Zero muses about everything and nothing in South Jersey, has voiced his opinion by giving his title for 'worst plowing' to Haddon Heights. He also had some thoughts to add about Collingswood's plowing.

Read his opinion after the jump, and add yours to the discussion by posting a comment...

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How priorities are set for plowing roads in S.J.

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By WILFORD S. SHAMLIN
Courier-Post Staff

When it comes to plowing snow-filled roads, it's not personal.

Road crews use a simple formula for deciding which thoroughfares get plowed first during a snow storm.

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Snow job: Residents shovel their way out

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By SHRUTI M. DESAI
Courier-Post Staff

South Jersey residents spent Sunday digging out from a snowy blast that gave the area an early taste of winter to come.

Armed with shovels, brooms, ice scrapers, snowblowers and anything else that could loosen snow, residents cleared off sidewalks, driveways and dug out cars after more than 20 inches of snow fell in some places.

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School delay tomorrow

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Collingswood Schools will open with a 90-minute delay on Monday, December 21.

For more information on local school delays and closings, traffic, weather, and news, visit the Courier-Post Web site.