The area is preparing for two winter snow events beginning Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for most of South Jersey from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, including the possibility of 1 to 2 inches of snow.
Snow is expected throughout South Jersey on Friday, including the coastal areas of Atlantic and Cape May counties.
But it's Sunday into Monday when the main snow could come.
Atlantic City has been following four potential scenarios that include one prediction of the heaviest fall to come through Atlantic County, said Fire Chief Scott Evan, who heads the city's Office of Emergency Management.
That forecast indicates six to eight inches could come through the area.
"We're preparing for the worst-case scenario," he said. "We're hoping for the best scenario, which would just be a couple inches."
Atlantic City OEM Director Scott Evans shows the four scenarios the city has been watching.Public Works started their preparation at 5 a.m. Friday, said Ahmid Abdullah, the department's deputy chief.
A crew will be on standby for any salting or other issues, he said.
The Police Department is ready with four-wheel drive and military-surplus vehicles to get through the area in case of heavy snow, Deputy Chief Stacy Herrerias said.
A Code Blue is also in effect, which means public safety will be at the ready to get those who need help off the streets and into either the Rescue Mission or a warming station.
Mayor Marty Small said another news conference will be held over the weekend, if needed, but he wanted to get the word out early.
He also thanked the city's partners at CRDA, and announced that — as is often the case during weather issues — the WAVE Parking Garage will be open to residents from Sunday through Tuesday.
