NJ Declares State of Emergency Due to Intense Winter Weather

New Jersey Braces for Impact as Winter Storm

NJ Declares State of Emergency Due to Intense Winter Weather

New Jersey has issued a state of emergency due to a strong winter storm that is predicted to drop at least 8 inches of snow.

At 1 p.m., a state of emergency was declared for the entire state.

Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared, "We shall face a severe winter storm bringing dangerous outdoor conditions to our state starting this afternoon." "This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact holiday travel. We are urging travelers to avoid travel during the storm and allow crews to tend to the roads."

Tractor-trailers, empty CDL trucks, RVs, motorcyclists, and passenger cars towing trailers will all be subject to commercial vehicle limitations on Interstates 78, 80, 280, 287, and Route 440 starting at 3 p.m., according to state officials.

According to the National Weather Service, the biggest snow totals are anticipated on certain roadways. It predicted 4 to 6 inches in other parts of the state and 6 to 8 inches in higher elevations. "Confidence in snowfall amounts is moderate," according to the service.

As of 1 p.m., eleven counties—Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Warren, Sussex, Morris, Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union—are under a winter storm warning.

Numerous flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were canceled or delayed on Friday due to the storm forecasts.

The meteorological service warned that snowfall might reach one inch per hour, particularly north of Interstate 80.

The combination of snow and sleet will create slick driving conditions in the state's center and southwestern regions. For those places, 4 to 6 inches of snow are expected.

According to the weather service, Atlantic and Cape May counties could experience up to an inch of mixed precipitation and sleet. Check the latest forecast in your area.