Light Snow Falls Across Parts Of Tri-State Area
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Fall is far from over, but some neighborhoods in the Tri-State area woke up to snow on Friday.
In New Jersey, more than 3 inches fell in Highland Lakes and more than 2 inches in Lake Hopatcong.
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The snowfall had some residents grumbling that it's too soon for this type of weather.
"It wasn't fun getting my kids to school this morning, I'll tell you that," said Lake Hopatcong resident Cheryl Sloan.
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Matt Wright didn't even have a chance to put his Halloween decorations away.
"It's not as bad as it seems though, the roads were icy this morning," Wright said.
Some hope the the first snowfall is not a foreshadowing of what the season will bring, CBS2's Janelle Burrell reported.
"I hope it's not an indication of what's gonna happen like last year," resident Michael Knowell said.
But if it is, Sloan said most people are ready.
"I think we're all prepared this year," she said. "Everybody's got their generators, their snow blowers; everybody's ready."
For William Hoffman, the more white we see outside, the more green he'll have in his wallet.
"I just got a plowing job making $30 an hour so I can't really complain about that," Hoffman said. "I can't wait for it."
The Department of Public Works had their trucks out treating some of the areas most prone to ice. One crew member said this is just the warm up and there are still 37 more days until the start of winter, Burrell reported.
There were also traces of snow in Atlantic, Burlington, Hunterdon, Mercer and western Monmouth County Friday morning.
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Up to three inches of snow also fell in parts of Connecticut.
Snow, Bitter Cold Hits Tri-State Area
As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported, the key to staying warm while out and about in this cold snap is layering.
"There is a lot of technology now in the fabrics. It's all about layering and trapping that air to keep yourself warm," Chris Pesca said, manager of Sun and Ski in Plainview, New York.
But your vehicle also needs to be prepared for the colder weather. AAA says the cold weather can drain the battery. They also advise to make sure the terminals are clean and have its load capacity checked along with tire pressure, which decreases in lower temperatures.
"Old Man Winter throws ravages, puts extreme pressure on certain systems of a vehicle," Robert Sinclair with AAA said.
Topping off fluids, like antifreeze to protect your engine, and motor oil and windshield wiper fluid is also crucial.
The precipitation is over, but colder Arctic air is expected to move into the region. Friday will be windy and cold with a high of 44.
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