Take Two: Winter Storm Warning In Effect for Somerset County

It's as if Mother Nature asked for a "do-over" after last weekend's much hyped, under-delivered snow storm. The National Weather Service has issued a "Winter Storm Warning" yet again for Somerset County in effect from 7 p.m. tonight to midnight on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

A low pressure system has been developing off the coast of South Carolina and is expected to intensify. The nor'easter is expected to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to the area.

The most recent AccuWeather forecast calls for snow starting around 11 p.m. and continuing throughout the night. Snow is expected to fall all day Wednesday, tapering off around midnight. According the National Weather Service report, the snow could mix with sleet and rain tonight and early on Wednesday, although that is more likely to happen closer to the coasts.

Total accumulations are expected to be anywhere from 7 to 15 inches, with AccuWeather currently predicting 11.3 inches.

UPDATE: 7:35 – Bernards Township schools are closed for tomorrow.

Tomorrow's hockey game between Ridge and Montgomery has been postponed to Feb. 20 and the regular meeting of the Shade Tree Commission scheduled for Wednesday will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall.

Residents and community groups wishing to utlitize Basking Ridge Patch to spread the word about weather-related closings and rescheduling can either post announcements on the site or email nathan@patch.com for inclusion in this report.

UPDATE: 8:55 p.m.  Both the Mt. Airy and Riverwalk facilities of the Somerset Hills YMCA will be closed tomorrow due to the weather. The YMCA also may have a delayed opening on Thursday. Residents are encouraged to check the Somerset Hills YMCA website for updated information.