TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency ahead of a coastal storm that was forecasted to bring uo to a foot or more of snow to portions of the state Friday night and Saturday.
The order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday, and includes a commercial vehicle travel restriction. All state offices and employees will be dismissed at 3 p.m.
Friday. Gov. Murphy urged residents to stay home if possible, and leave roads empty to allow road crews to do their jobs. If supplies were needed before the storm, Murphy asked that residents stock up before snow begins to fall.Forecasters expect snow to begin falling in New Jersey around 7 p.m.
Friday, with flakes continuing to fall into the early afternoon Saturday. The height of the storm is expected to come around 3 a.m.