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NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- New Jersey is under a state of emergency as several inches of snow fell Wednesday and into the early morning hours on Thursday. Snowplows were out in full force with a cleanup effort. The state of emergency was set to expire at 10 a.m., except in Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, and Hudson counties where it will continue until 1 p.m. "Whatever melts may refreeze overnight, so we want everyone to be cautious when venturing out," Governor Phil Murphy said on Thursday morning. "...

All rail service will be suspended at 7:30 p.m. and north and central Jersey service ending at 6 p.m.

NJ Transit to operate on Level 2 severe weather schedule Published  FILE- NJ Transit train. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit on Wednesday adjusted its schedules in anticipation of a storm that is predicted to deliver snow and a wintry mix to the state. Trains will operate on a Level 2 severe weather schedule. Passengers should expect “delays, detours and potential cancellations if storm conditions intensify,” NJ Transit said. Buses, light rail and Access Link...

New Jersey has also implemented a commercial vehicle restriction along interstate highways. The ban applies to empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, any passenger vehicles towing trailers, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The mandate, however, does not include the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway or the Atlantic City Expressway. Public safety vehicles and personnel, as well as individuals supporting health care facilities or critical infrastructure by providing fuel and food, a...

NJ Transit modifies schedules for Wednesday’s winter storm Updated Dec 15, 2020; Wednesday’s commute may seem normal at the start, but the finish could be snowy and NJ Transit is adjusting schedules accordingly. NJ Transit trains will run on a reduced “Severe Weather Level 2” schedule Wednesday while buses and light rail trains will run a on a normal weekday schedule as a major snow storm barrels toward the state. Passengers should expect delays, detours and potential service cancellat...

Sleet and Rain Create Mess on Roads After Heavy Snow Slams Region NBC10 First Alert Weather Team © Provided by NBC Philadelphia Snow falling in Reading, Pennsylvania. Credit: David Palmer What to Know A multifaceted noreaster began to drop snow from Philadelphia to the suburbs to the Lehigh Valley Wednesday afternoon. The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the entire region into Thursday morning. Heavy snow, heavy rain, strong winds and flooding pose t...

Sleet and Rain Create Mess on Roads After Heavy Snow Slams Region NBC10 First Alert Weather Team © Provided by NBC Philadelphia Snow falling in Reading, Pennsylvania. Credit: David Palmer What to Know A multifaceted noreaster began to drop snow from Philadelphia to the suburbs to the Lehigh Valley Wednesday afternoon. The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the entire region into Thursday morning. Heavy snow, heavy rain, strong winds and flooding pose t...