The state of emergency came into effect at 7 p.m.
Officials urge residents to stay off the roads.
“It’s awful! Yeah, right now it’s not too safe,” LaToya Taylor of Trenton said.
Snow removal teams were already working hard in Ewing Township Sunday night.
“It’s still safe to travel, but we advise you not to be out if you don’t need to,” Earl Peters told Mercer County DOT.
In Trenton, roads and sidewalks were covered in snow as people headed toward the traffic center.
All NJ Transit buses, rail (except the Atlantic City Rail Line), light rail, and Access Link service will be temporarily suspended throughout the system throughout the day of service on Monday, February 1 due to significant expected impacts of the snowstorm.
Why can the I-95 corridor be the dividing line between snow and rain?
“A lot of snow, coastal flooding and strong winds are expected in many parts of the state,” Governor Murphy said. “The safety of residents and workers is our top priority. Follow all climate-related guidelines and stay off-road to allow access to emergency personnel.”
In Cherry Hill, Action News found some residents trying to beat the storm, collecting last-minute supplies.
“We’re going to look for rock salt while we’re at it,” said Walt Hoyer of Maple Shade.
Governor Murphy says the six megapedes will close on Monday due to the winter storm.
All appointments will be rescheduled within the week.
The vaccine call center will remain open to reschedule current appointments for the first and second doses: 855-568-0545.
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