Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency Monday night that was followed by a cascade of school delays and cancellations.
Editor's note: This list was last updated at 10:25 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1.
Soon after Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency in response to the encroaching winter weather-laden storm, school districts began delaying and canceling instruction for Tuesday.
Executive Order No. 406 set the State of Emergency across Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties.
“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. “I urge all drivers in these areas to exercise caution, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols.”
Those corresponding regions reacted swiftly with these changes for Tuesday morning:
Snow accumulation forecasts decreased in a Monday afternoon update by the National Weather Service, though the risk of freezing rain has increased, according to the National Weather Service. Sussex County's warning was downgraded and now joins Warren, Morris, Hunterdon and western Passaic counties under a Winter Storm Advisory.
Three to 6 inches of snow are forecast for Sussex County; the other impacted counties are expected to get 1 to 2 inches of snow, turning into rain by midday, according to the National Weather Service. This could result in a light glaze of ice and make for slippery road conditions.
The rest of the state will get a few flakes, quickly changing into rain. Weather-related impacts here are not expected.
The counties under a Winter Storm Advisory are "most likely to experience a troublesome Tuesday morning commute," the National Weather Service said. As snow will be falling during the Tuesday morning rush hour and it being the first widespread snow of the season, even a smaller amount of snow could have strong impacts.
Conditions will dry up through Tuesday night. However, lows Tuesday night will be in the 20s for most, so there could be some black ice where slushy snow melts and refreezes.
Temperatures will remain frigid through the rest of the week, forecasters said. More snow showers are in store for North Jersey Thursday into Thursday night as a cold front passes.
By Friday, another winter storm is possible. However, it's too early for any details to be nailed down.
Here's the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 5 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday: Snow before 10 a.m., then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10 p.m., then a chance of rain between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Central Jersey
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: A slight chance of snow between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., then a chance of rain, snow, and sleet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and sleet before 7 a.m., then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly before 7 p.m. Low around 25. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
South Jersey
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: A slight chance of snow between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of rain and sleet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 7 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly before 7 p.m. Low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
This post contains reporting from Veronica Flesher
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