Mike Inganamort, a local official in Chester, New Jersey, provided updates on the winter storm impacting the area through a series of posts on January 25, 2026.
At 12:30 p.m., Inganamort reported snowfall measurements, stating “Just about 9 inches at 12:30pm in Chester, New Jersey.” Later in the afternoon, he addressed power outages across the region. At 2:30 p.m., he posted “As of 2:30pm, JCP&L reports just 95 customers without power throughout their New Jersey territory. That’s pretty darn good this deep into the storm. Let’s hope it holds.” By 3:30 p.m., Inganamort updated his followers with further details on changing weather conditions and increased accumulation: “We’re at 13 inches of snow at 3:30pm in Chester, New Jersey – and we’ve switched from a light fluffy snow to sleet, making everything a lot heavier.”
Chester is located in Morris County and regularly experiences significant winter weather events. JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) is one of New Jersey’s major electric utility providers and is responsible for maintaining service during storms and emergencies. Local officials often use social media to communicate real-time information about severe weather to residents.
