winter weather

Kelly Waldron had a story the other day about how ill-prepared your average motorist is for winter weather. Instead of things like warm blankets, flashlights, first-aid kits, we tend to have things we don't need, like a leftover gorilla suit still in our trunk from Halloween.

Winter weather has arrived in New Jersey and surprisingly, many motorists in the Garden State are traveling the highways and byways unprepared, according to a new survey by State Farm which found 67 percent of drivers had some sort of junk, or non-emergency supplies, in their trunk.

Since the beginning of the winter season on Dec. 22, New Jerseyans have not seen much in the way of truly cold temperatures. Suddenly this week, the Garden State is caught in the grip of genuine winter weather.

A powerful coastal storm, also known as a nor'easter, is taking shape along the Atlantic coast. This storm will have prolonged impacts on New Jersey, beginning Monday evening and lasting through Wednesday.

Spring has arrived, but you may not want to get out your flip-flops just yet. Over the next couple of weeks, New Jersey is expected to see below average temperatures, which means we cannot rule out spring snowfall.

If you've had it with this winter, take heart: Next winter may be milder, according to the latest from federal forecasters.

On many occasions this winter, New Jersey's nasty weather has forced some workers to make a tough decision - should they drive to the office or stay safe and warm at home?

The brutal winter of 2014 marches on, with another round of snow and ice creating hazardous driving conditions on most New Jersey roads and the winter storm warning extended into early Friday morning. A state of emergency declared by Gov. Chris Christie remains in effect and the governor's office announced Thursday evening that there will be a delayed opening for all state offices.

Eric Scott was filling for Jim Gearhart this morning and had a guest co-host this morning.

Icy and snowy sidewalks can be more than hazardous in this winter weather. And for homeowners, they can pose a legal liability hazard.