Yesterday’s storm took the tri-state area by surprise.

What most expected to be a bit of flurries, turned out to be a nightmare of epic proportions – especially for commuters.

As earlier reported, many motorists became stranded on the roads in areas hit hard by the winter storm – which dumped nearly a foot of snow in some areas.

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A wedding in Lakewood last night began around 10:30PM after the Baal Simchos arrived hours after expected, and a wedding in Monsey also started several hours late.

A trip from Monsey to Lakewood took some guests approximately five hours.

A commuter says he left the Bronx approximately 5:45 PM, and as off 11:45 PM he was still not by the GWB.

Another resident tells TLS, “I left Lakewood 2:09 PM. Arrived in Montreal 7:05 am. 17 hours. I usually do the trip in 6.5-7 hours.”

A singer for a Lakewood Chupah left Monsey at approximately 4 PM and arrived in Lakewood approximately 9:30 PM due to the storm. Many commuters still stuck on the road.

— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) November 16, 2018

Contributing to the disastrous commute, were the hundreds of accidents.

The NJSP reported over 500 weather related accidents yesterday, with many more motorist aid calls.

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The storm also took down trees and left many without power overnight in Lakewood.

Over 700 were without power until early morning, and then others lost power around 3 AM.

Power was restored for most by 7AM.

Residents also woke up to find trash bins and other items strewn across their lawns and streets.

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Shabbos is expected to see temperatures of approximately 50 degrees.

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