Hudson County’s winter luck is about to run out, as a major snow, ice and sleet storm is about to hit the region for the first time in a few years. A state of emergency has been issued across the entire Garden State, with heavy snow expected to start falling by mid-to-late afternoon in Hudson County, which is under a winter storm warning.
The snow, likely to continue overnight into Saturday, may turn to ice and freezing rain as the overnight hours continue into early Saturday in areas south of Interstate 78.
The National Weather Service is predicting as much as eight inches of snow may fall across Hudson County.
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way made the declaration while Gov. Phil Murphy is traveling out of state for the holidays.
“Due to the severe snowstorm, with the potential of icy and slippery conditions, I have declared a State of Emergency across the state beginning this afternoon,” Way said on X, formerly Twitter. “Please monitor official updates and remain off the roads unless necessary.”
Stay safe. If you must drive, use extreme caution. If you are scheduled to fly, check with your airline before leaving your residence. Close to 200 cancellations have already been issued for Newark Liberty International Airport, with over 130 delays.