New Jersey Declares State of Emergency for Winter Storm

Why this matters: The state of emergency urges nonessential personnel to stay off the roads, ensuring emergency responders can operate effectively. Residents in the affected counties should prepare for hazardous travel conditions and potential disruptions.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for northwestern New Jersey, including Sussex, Hunterdon, Warren, Morris, and northern Passaic Counties. The forecast anticipates that Sussex County will receive the highest snowfall totals, ranging from 3 to 6 inches. Snow is expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue throughout the day in the areas with the heaviest snowfall. Early snow will turn to freezing rain midday Tuesday along the northwest I-95 corridor and into the I-78 corridor. Areas along and south of I-195, including the Jersey Shore, will only see rain. The Tuesday morning commute is expected to be significantly affected in the advisory areas. The National Weather Service noted that this will be the first snowfall of the season, coinciding with the Tuesday morning rush hour commute, potentially leading to more significant impacts than usual.

Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties.

A mix of snow, sleet, and rain in the northern counties, and rain in the southern counties.

5 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

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