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TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill declared that ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in anticipation of a severe winter storm causing hazardous weather conditions across the state, including heavy and widespread snow, prolonged periods of dangerous temperatures below freezing, and wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour. Executive Order No. 8 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. Recent estimates suggest that snow accumulations could reach at least 12 inches across all regions of the state.  

“Beginning Saturday evening and continuing into Monday, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is expected to see heavy snowfall and severe conditions, and my top priority is the safety of our residents,” said Governor Sherrill. “In the days since taking office, I have convened leaders across state government to prepare for the impending hazardous conditions to ensure we have the resources necessary to weather this storm. I urge all ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏans to stay home, avoid travel, and follow all safety protocols during the storm.” 

The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Department of Transportation (DOT) will issue a commercial vehicle restriction for all tractor trailers, empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, effective for the following roads:  

• I-76 (entire length); 
• I-78 (entire length); 
• I-80 (entire length); 
• I-195 (entire length); 
• I-280 (entire length); 
• I-287 (entire length); 
• I-295 (entire length); 
• I-676 (entire length); and
• ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Route 440, both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287. 

Governor Sherrill encourages ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏans to visit  for important weather updates and safety information. Residents should also monitor local forecasts, warnings, and watches. 

For those living in Northern ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at  

For those living in Central and Southern ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at  

For a copy of Executive Order No. 8, please click .