Trenton: The authorities declared a state of emergency in US’ New Jersey due to a winter storm that is expected to hit the region with 6 to 8 inches of snow. The emergency was announced by Governor Phil Murphy.
According to authorities while the emergency has been imposed across the state, most parts of Northern New Jersey are expected to see at least 4 inches of snow, nj.com reported. As per officials, warnings have been issued in eight counties which include Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren. Earlier on Saturday, the National Weather Service had issued an updated forecast on snowfall. It predicted 6 to 8 inches of snow across northern New Jersey.
New Jersey governor issues statement
“Beginning tomorrow morning, we are expecting a winter storm to bring heavy snow, followed by dangerously low temperatures expected on Monday and continuing through Wednesday,” Murphy said in a statement Saturday night. “As always, I urge all New Jerseyans to use caution, follow all safety protocols, and remain off the roads unless necessary.”
Transport dept issues restrictions
Apart from the emergency, the New Jersey Department of Transportation also issued restrictions on commercial vehicle travel on several routes across the state from Sunday. The latest forecast showed a wide area of 6 to 8 inches of snow which is expected in northwestern New Jersey. According to officials, there are also chances of 10 inches of snow in some parts of in Sussex Count, nj.com added further. Importantly, less snowfall is expected southern New Jersey, where rain rain may further deteriorate the climate conditions.
