New Jersey Braces for Second Winter Storm; Residents Urged to Stay Home

Statewide state of emergency remains in effect as 3 to 6 inches of snow expected, leading to school closures and a commercial vehicle ban on major routes.

• New Jersey is bracing for a second round of snow and freezing temperatures on Friday, with Gov. Phil Murphy urging residents to stay off the roads and work from home if possible.
• New Jersey remains under a statewide state of emergency ahead of the winter storm, which is expected to drop 3 to 6 inches of snow across a wide area of the state on Friday.
• The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday for 15 of the state’s 21 counties, and winter storm warnings for six counties in central and southern New Jersey.
• School districts across New Jersey have started to announce school closings and other schedule changes for Friday due to the expected winter storm.
• The New Jersey Department of Transportation will be implementing a commercial vehicle ban effective 3 a.m. Friday on several major routes.

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