State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning early Tuesday, Dec. 2, as a winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the northwestern counties.
The declaration takes effect at 5 a.m., and includes Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties, officials said.
“Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state,” Murphy said. He added, “With snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact travel and safety on our r…