Listen to this articleAs a significant winter storm gets set to blanket New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for part of the state.
Effective at 5 a.m. Dec. 2, the state of emergency covers the five counties of:
- Hunterdon
- Morris
- Passaic
- Sussex
- Warren
Forecasters are calling for hazardous weather conditions, with heavy snow (up to 6 inches in some areas), sleet and freezing rain forecast in northwestern New Jersey. Elsewhere in the state on the milder side of the rain/snow line of the system, can expect slick, wet and potentially dangerous conditions.
“Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state. With snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact travel and safety on our roads, I am declaring a State of Emergency for Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties,” said Murphy in a Dec. 1 statement.
“I urge all drivers in these areas to exercise caution, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols,” the governor added.
Murphy activated crews and contractors overnight to be in position to address the winter weather when it arrives. The governor urged New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important updates and safety information.
Update
The most recent state of emergency declared by Gov. Phil Murphy began Nov. 1 in response to the Trump administration’s suspension of federal food assistance benefits amid the federal government shutdown. That was lifted Nov. 17, following the government’s reopening. New Jersey issued full November 2025 SNAP benefits to eligible households Nov. 7. Read more here.
