Blizzard Update
Here are the latest local developments, including announcements, restrictions, and snow totals.
Chris Howell | February 22, 2026
New Jersey is under a statewide blizzard warning as a major winter storm is expected to bring 12 to 24 inches of snow to Central Jersey, along with sustained winds over 35 mph and gusts nearing 50–55 mph. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s state of emergency takes effect at noon Sunday. Officials warn snowfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour Sunday night into Monday, creating whiteout conditions and dangerous travel conditions.
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***Updated: 3:30 PM***
Blizzard & Winter Storm Warnings Lifted
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has cancelled all Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings across the region.
“A few snow showers remain possible through this afternoon, but accumulations are pretty much done and over with,” the agency said.
After a historic storm that shut down travel and schools statewide, conditions are now transitioning from active snowfall to cleanup and recovery.
Central Jersey Snowfall Totals (1 Foot or More)
The following Central Jersey communities reported at least 12 inches of snow:
- Freehold – 26”
- Freehold Township – 25”
- Middletown – 25”
- Howell – 24.5”
- Colts Neck – 24.1”
- Jackson – 23.5”
- Fords – 23”
- Cream Ridge – 23”
- Concordia – 22”
- Iselin – 22”
- Piscataway – 21.1”
- Manalapan Township – 21”
- Sayreville – 21”
- Centerville – 20.5”
- Westfield – 20”
- Perth Amboy – 20”
- Green Brook Township – 18.5”
- Matawan – 18.5”
- Harrison – 18”
- Middlebush – 18”
- Keyport – 18”
- Elizabeth – 17.8”
- Edison – 17.8”
- Warren – 17”
- Metuchen – 17”
- Woodbridge – 17”
- North Plainfield – 16”
- Millburn – 16”
- South River – 15.5”
- North Brunswick – 15.3”
- Kendall Park – 15.3”
- Millington – 15.2”
- New Providence – 15”
- South Plainfield – 15”
- Fanwood – 14.5”
- Red Bank – 14.3”
- Mountainside – 14”
- Chatham – 13”
- Avenel – 13”
While warnings have been lifted, many neighborhoods remain buried under significant snowfall totals, and cleanup efforts will continue for days.
***Updated: 3:00 PM***
Travel Ban Lifted; School Closures Expand; Roads Still Hazardous
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that the mandatory travel restrictions that began at 9:00 PM last night have been lifted.
“We have lifted the mandatory travel restrictions that began at 9:00 PM last night. We still strongly urge residents to stay off the roads and stay inside, as conditions remain dangerous and crews are still working to clear the roads,” the governor said.
State transportation alerts continue to show hazardous conditions, including multiple downed trees blocking highways across New Jersey. Several state routes reported full lane closures Monday afternoon due to fallen trees.
Officials stress that while the travel ban has ended, road conditions in many areas remain dangerous.
Tuesday School Closures (Second Straight Day)
Confirmed closures for Tuesday, February 24:
- Edison Township Public Schools
- Highland Park Public Schools
- Rahway Public Schools
- Woodbridge Township Public Schools
Edison officials also announced that all before- and after-school programs and athletic activities are canceled. A make-up day will be determined.
Additional districts may announce closures later today.
Municipal Service Updates
Edison:
Garbage and recycling pickup are canceled on Tuesday. Recycling will take place on Wednesday.
Rahway:
Trash collection is canceled on Tuesday.
Woodbridge:
Garbage collection resumes Tuesday and will continue this week as if Monday were a holiday.
Public Libraries, Senior Centers, and Youth Centers remain closed on Tuesday.
The Woodbridge Community Center and The Club at Woodbridge will reopen during normal business hours.
Residents on Snow Emergency Streets must keep vehicles off the roadway.
Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac said DPW crews continue around-the-clock snow removal. Once snowfall fully stops, it may take approximately 12 additional hours to complete removal from a storm of this magnitude.
Residents are reminded not to shovel snow into the street and to clear fire hydrants if safely able.
The Central Jerseyan will continue updating closures, municipal operations, and roadway conditions throughout the day.
***Updated: 11:45 AM***
EDISON RESPONSE + OFFICIAL STORM TOTALS
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi says township crews have been working overnight on 16-hour shifts following what he described as “one of the biggest blizzards we’ve had since 1996.”
Filming a Monday morning update from Idlewild Road, the mayor praised public works and sewer and water utility crews for continuous plowing operations. He noted that roads which may appear snow-covered have already been cleared at least once and require multiple passes due to drifting and sustained winds.
Joshi also made clear that enforcement is escalating. Vehicles left on roadways will now be towed immediately — no additional warnings will be issued.
He added that township crews will respond to trees, branches, or wires falling from public property, though non-emergent issues like low-hanging wires may take longer as call volumes rise. Cleanup, he said, “is going to take more than just today.”
At the same time, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly released preliminary storm totals as of 7:00 AM:
- Trenton: 15.6”
- WFO Mount Holly: 19.2”
- Atlantic City Airport: 14.5”
- Philadelphia: 13.7”
Those numbers align with many Central Jersey reports in the 15–18 inch range, with localized higher totals where heavier snow bands set up overnight.
Bottom line: Edison crews are now in full cleanup mode following a high-impact storm that delivered solidly within forecast ranges. Towing enforcement is active, drifting continues, and full recovery will take multiple days.
***Updated: 8:30 AM***
OFFICIAL STORM TOTALS COMING IN (8:00 AM MONDAY)
Snowfall reports across Central Jersey confirm this storm delivered solidly within, and in some areas above, forecast expectations.
Here are verified totals reported early Monday morning:
Middlesex County & Immediate Area
- Metuchen: 17.7”
- Woodbridge: 17”
- South River: 15.5”
- North Brunswick: 14.9–15.3”
- Kendall Park: 15.3”
- Plainsboro: 15”
- Cranbury: 15”
- Belle Mead: 16”
Union County
- Westfield: 16”
- Union City: 16”
- Millburn: 15.3”
Monmouth & Ocean Counties
- Freehold: 24.2” (highest local report so far)
- Howell: 18.2”
- Colts Neck: 17.8”
- Lakewood: 16”
- Lakehurst: 18”
Elsewhere in North/Central NJ
- Newark Airport: 18.3”
- Warren: 17”
- Hillsborough: 16.3”
- Princeton area: 14.8–16”
Bottom line: Central Jersey largely landed in the 15–18 inch range, with higher totals east and southeast toward Monmouth County. Freehold’s 24-inch measurement indicates localized banding significantly boosted totals there.
Road conditions remain hazardous due to drifting and refreezing. Winds continue to cause blowing snow even after steady precipitation has ended.
More verified totals will be added as the National Weather Service updates its storm report database.
POWER OUTAGES
Utility outage numbers are beginning to climb as winds continue and crews assess damage.
PSE&G (Latest Report):
- Active Outages: 320
- Customers Affected: 3,331
- Total Customers Served: 2,328,766
Impact remains relatively limited within PSE&G’s service territory at this hour, though additional outages may be reported as field crews complete damage assessments.
JCP&L (Last Updated 8:47 AM):
- Customers Out: 68,788
- Customers Served: 1,153,446
The bulk of outages is currently within JCP&L’s coverage area, which includes large portions of Central Jersey.
Both utilities note that outage maps refresh approximately every 15 minutes, and individual outages may take up to 35 minutes to appear publicly.
State officials say mutual aid crews have been deployed, and restoration efforts are ongoing. If you lose power, report it directly to your utility provider rather than assuming it has already been logged.
We will continue updating outage totals as new numbers are released.
TRAVEL BAN EXTENDED, NJ TRANSIT SUSPENDED
Governor Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey remains in a State of Emergency across all 21 counties as blizzard conditions continue Monday morning.
The statewide mandatory travel restriction has now been extended until 12:00 PM today. Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as heavy snow, blowing snow, and strong winds continue to create extremely dangerous conditions.
“New Jersey, we’re still in the middle of a historic storm,” Sherrill said in a Monday morning update on Facebook. “Blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds are creating extremely dangerous travel conditions. Please stay off the roads.”
NJ TRANSIT Update:
Rail, bus, light rail, and Access Link services are currently suspended statewide. Service will remain suspended until conditions allow for a safe, gradual resumption.
The Governor also confirmed the Board of Public Utilities is coordinating with utility providers to respond to outages. Additional crews and mutual aid resources are being deployed.
“If you experience an outage, report it to your utility provider immediately,” Sherrill said.
State and local crews continue working around the clock to clear roads, but drifting snow and high winds remain a major hazard even as steady snowfall tapers.
Bottom line: The travel ban remains in effect until noon. NJ TRANSIT is fully suspended. Stay inside unless travel is essential.
5:00 AM BRIEFING
The National Weather Service Mount Holly 5:00 AM briefing confirms that the most intense banding remains focused across central and eastern New Jersey this morning, with snowfall rates reaching up to 2 inches per hour at times.
Storm totals across much of Central Jersey are now firmly in the 18–24 inch range, with isolated higher amounts possible where heavy bands persist. Coastal communities continue to see slightly lower totals but remain under Blizzard Warning conditions.
What’s happening now:
- Heavy snow continues through late morning.
- Visibility remains sharply reduced in blowing snow.
- Winds are gusting 40–45 mph in some areas, increasing drifting.
- Travel remains hazardous or near impossible in exposed areas.
The briefing emphasizes that conditions will gradually improve late morning into early afternoon as steady snow tapers to flurries. However, strong winds will continue through the day, meaning drifting and reduced visibility remain a concern even after snowfall ends.
Temperatures will fall quickly tonight.
Lows drop into the teens and lower 20s, creating a flash-freeze risk on untreated roads. Any slush will harden rapidly.
Looking ahead:
- Tuesday: Breezy, colder, partial clearing.
- Wednesday: Additional snow showers possible.
- Late week: A warmer system could bring rain and mixed precipitation.
Bottom line: The worst of the snowfall is ongoing this morning. Travel should remain restricted to emergencies only. Even as snow tapers, drifting and refreezing will keep roads dangerous well into tonight.
***Updated: 6:30 PM***
GOVERNOR: “DO NOT TRAVEL TONIGHT.” MANDATORY RESTRICTION AT 9 PM
Governor Mikie Sherrill said tonight’s conditions will be unlike any storm New Jersey has seen in decades.
“The entire state of New Jersey — all 21 counties — is under a blizzard warning for the first time in 30 years. This is likely to be the worst storm that we have seen since 1996.”
The Governor announced a mandatory travel restriction beginning at 9:00 PM Sunday, lasting until 7:00 AM Monday. All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt.
“If you’ve seen one storm this winter, you’ve seen one storm this winter — this is going to be very different. It is a serious storm, so please take it seriously. Stay inside. Get off the roads tonight.”
Officials warned snowfall rates could reach 2–3 inches per hour overnight, with wind gusts up to 60 mph along the coast and 45 mph inland.
“Do not travel tonight. It’s time to stay home. Let the road crews, emergency workers, and utility workers do their jobs.”
NJ TRANSIT SERVICE SUSPENSIONS
All buses, light rail, and Access Link services are suspended at 6:00 PM. Train service is expected to run into the evening, but is likely to be suspended later tonight
Transit officials said service will not operate once conditions become unsafe.
“We don’t run a system till it is unsafe. We run a system till we get our folks to the final destination that they want to get to.”
Forecast & State Response
The National Weather Service projects 12–24 inches across inland Central Jersey, with 24–30 inches possible along parts of the coast. Coastal flood warnings remain in effect.
State officials say 4,500 pieces of equipment and thousands of crews are deployed, with hundreds of thousands of tons of salt pre-staged statewide.
“Your safety is my top priority… We are going to get through this, but please heed the warnings and stay off the roads.”
***Updated: 3:20 PM***
Gov. Sherrill: NJ TRANSIT Bus, Light Rail, Access Link Suspended at 6 p.m.; Train Shutdown Likely Tonight
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced that NJ TRANSIT will suspend service at 6:00 p.m. today on all buses, light rail, and Access Link as blizzard conditions intensify across New Jersey. Sherrill said trains are expected to continue running into this evening, but rail service is likely to be suspended later tonight, with the exact timing to be announced.
The announcement comes as officials warn that blizzard driving conditions can deteriorate quickly, including sharply reduced visibility, whiteout conditions that obscure lane markings and roadway hazards, and significantly longer stopping distances on snow- and ice-covered roads. Strong winds can also push vehicles out of lanes or cause drivers to lose control, especially in larger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs.
Residents are urged to limit travel as conditions worsen and to monitor official NJ TRANSIT updates for service changes later tonight.
***Updated: 3:00 PM***
NJDOT: Highway Speed Limits Reduced to 35 MPH Starting 3 p.m.
NJDOT is reducing highway speed limits to 35 mph beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, as conditions worsen. Drivers should expect slower travel, enforcement, and rapidly changing road conditions as snow intensifies. Officials are directing motorists to monitor 511nj.org for real-time closures and travel updates.
BPU Posts Utility Outage Numbers Ahead of High Wind Conditions
Ahead of the blizzard, the NJ Board of Public Utilities posted outage reporting numbers for major utilities, including:
- PSE&G (800-436-7734)
- JCP&L (888-544-4877)
- Atlantic City Electric (800-833-7476)
- Orange & Rockland (877-434-4100)
- Vineland Municipal (856-794-4280)
Residents are advised to report outages directly and avoid downed wires.
Metuchen Shares Alternate Parking Locations as Borough Urges Vehicle Removal
Metuchen officials are again asking residents to remove vehicles from roadways to allow DPW crews to plow narrow streets. The borough has also circulated alternate parking locations for residents who cannot use driveways, including:
- Vidas Park Surface Lot
- Pearl St. Garage (fees apply)
- Halsey St. Surface Lot
- S Main St. Surface Lot
- Myrtle/Charles Park Surface Lot
- Edgar Surface Lot
Linden Opens Free Municipal + School Parking Lots; Vehicles Must Be Removed Within 4 Hours After Snow Ends
Linden is opening a large network of municipal and school parking lots to help residents get vehicles off snow emergency routes ahead of the storm.
Linden Police said Mayor Derek Armstead, in coordination with Linden Public Schools, will allow residents to park free of charge, but warned that parking is available in marked spaces only and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Vehicles must be removed within four hours after the snow stops, or they may be towed at the owner’s expense, officials said.
Free parking locations include:
- School No. 1 (728 N Wood Ave)
- School No. 2 (1700 S Wood Ave)
- School No. 4 (1602 Dill Ave)
- School No. 5 (1014 Bower St)
- School No. 6 (19 E Morris Ave)
- School No. 8 (500 W Blancke St)
- School No. 9 (1401 Deerfield Terr)
- School No. 10 (2801 Highland Ave)
- McManus Middle School (300 Edgewood Rd)
- Soehl Middle School (300 E Henry St)
- Linden High School (121 W St. Georges Ave)
- Linden Academy of Excellence/old St. Elizabeth’s School (170 Hussa St)
- E Blancke St (CVS) lot
- E Elm St lot (28 E Elm St)
- Knopf St lot (14 Knopf St)
- Linden Library (31 E Henry St)
- Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John St)
- Linden PAL Fields (Lower Rd)
- Linden Train Station (both sides, 2 S Wood Ave)
- Memorial Field (46 Lower Rd)
- Wheeler Park (234 W Stimpson Ave)
- 7th Ward Rec Center (2907 Tremley Point Rd)
- 8th Ward Rec Center (2199 Bedle Pl)
- Sinai Christian Academy/old School #3 (2301 Grier Ave)
Police described the storm as “potentially historic” and urged residents to cooperate to keep routes clear for plowing and emergency response.
***Updated: 2:00 PM***
Code Blue Issued in New Brunswick; Warming Centers Open Across Central Jersey
New Brunswick has issued a Code Blue alert ahead of the storm, signaling dangerously cold conditions and activating emergency shelter protocols for vulnerable residents.
Code Blue alerts are triggered when temperatures or wind chills pose a serious health risk, particularly for seniors, the unhoused, and residents without reliable heat. Officials are urging anyone in need of shelter to seek assistance immediately.
The alert comes as heavy snow and strong winds are expected to intensify Sunday afternoon into Monday, compounding cold-weather risks across Central Jersey.
Warming Centers Available Regionwide
Residents in need of a safe, heated space can access warming centers across the region.
A full, updated list of locations in Rahway, Edison, Woodbridge, New Brunswick, Highland Park, Metuchen, and surrounding municipalities is available here:
Central Jersey Warming Centers – February 2026
The list includes operating hours, contact information, and municipal facilities that may extend availability during the storm.
Officials are also encouraging residents to check on elderly neighbors, individuals with medical vulnerabilities, and anyone who may not have adequate heat during the blizzard.
More updates will follow as conditions worsen and additional emergency measures are announced.
***Updated: 12:15 PM***
Highland Park: Rain Transitioning to Snow; Police Notifying Residents on Narrow Streets
Rain has begun in Highland Park, with borough officials reporting that precipitation is expected to transition to snow between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday.
As conditions deteriorate, enforcement is ramping up.
Highland Park police officers are actively notifying residents in neighborhoods with narrower streets — including the Triangle Section, Braun, and South Third — to move vehicles immediately if they are parked on sides of streets where parking is prohibited once roads are snow-covered.
Officials warn that vehicles left in violation are subject to ticketing and towing to keep plowing routes open.
Residents are strongly urged to limit non-essential travel during the storm to allow snow removal crews and emergency personnel to operate safely.
Post-Storm Snow Removal Deadlines
The borough also outlined specific property-owner requirements once snowfall ends:
- Raritan Avenue and Woodbridge Avenue properties must clear snow within 6 hours of daylight.
- All other properties must clear sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight.
- Corner lot owners must clear ADA-accessible curb cutouts.
- Properties with accessible parking spaces must clear those spaces — including access aisles — within 2 hours, per ordinance.
Residents are also encouraged to clear snow around nearby fire hydrants.
Trash Collection Update
Trash collection will be suspended on Monday, February 23, to allow DPW crews to focus on snow removal operations.
For emergencies, call 9-1-1. Non-emergency police matters can be directed to 732-572-3800.
More updates to follow as conditions evolve.
***Update: 12:00 PM***
Woodbridge: No Parking When Snow Covered Streets
A–E
- ABORN AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- AMHERST AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- ARTHUR AVENUE — Both sides — Conduit Way to Lake Avenue
- AVENEL STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- BARRON AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- BEDFORD AVENUE — Both sides — Lincoln Avenue to Washington Avenue
- BEEKMAN AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- BENJAMIN AVENUE — Both sides — Green Street to Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
- BLAIR ROAD — Both sides — Port Reading Avenue (CR 604) to Markley Street
- BRAMHALL ROAD — West side — Bramhall Court to Colonia Boulevard
- BROWN AVENUE — Both sides — Green Street (CR 604) to southerly terminus
- CAMEO PLACE — Both sides — Claridge Place to Lake Avenue
- CAROLINE PLACE — Both sides — Claridge Place to Willow Street
- CARSON DRIVE — Both sides — Entire length
- CENTRAL AVENUE — Both sides — Glen Cove Avenue to Tonlyn Place
- CLAREMONT AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- CLARIDGE PLACE — Both sides — Cameo Place to Caroline Place
- CLARK PLACE — Both sides — Carson Drive to Edgewood Avenue
- CLEVELAND AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- COLONIA BOULEVARD — Both sides — Entire length
- COLUMBUS AVENUE — Both sides — Grove Street to Main Street (CR 514)
- CONDUIT WAY — Both sides — Entire length
- CORREJA AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- CORRIELLE STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- CROWS MILL ROAD — Both sides — New Brunswick Avenue (CR 616) to King Georges Road (CR 501)
- DELAWARE AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- DUKES ROAD — West side — Entire length
- EAST HILL ROAD — Both sides — Chain O’Hills Road to Long Hill Road
- EAST STREET (Colonia) — Both sides — Entire length
- EAST TAPPEN STREET — Both sides — Port Reading Avenue (CR 604) to Turner Street
- EAST WOODBRIDGE AVENUE — Both sides — Avenel Street to Tappen Street
- EDGEWOOD AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- ELIZABETH AVENUE — Both sides — Green Street (CR 604) to Washington Avenue
F-J
- FANNING STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- FLORIDA GROVE ROAD (CR 655) — Both sides — Route 184 to May Street
- FORD AVENUE (CR 648) — Both sides — Entire length
- FREEMAN STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- GLEN COVE AVENUE — Both sides — Central Avenue to Old Road
- GORHAM AVENUE — Both sides — Green Street (CR 604) to Grove Avenue
- GREEN STREET (CR 604) — Both sides — Route 27 to Route 1
- GREEN STREET (CR 604) — Both sides — Route 9 to Rahway Avenue (CR 514)
- GROVE STREET — Both sides — Route 35 to Columbus Avenue
- HARROW DRIVE — Both sides — Entire length
- HAWTHORNE AVENUE — Both sides — Beekman Avenue to Amherst Avenue
- HEARTHSTONE AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- HOFFMAN BOULEVARD — Both sides — Entire length
- HUDSON STREET — Both sides — Maryknoll Road to Wall Street
- HUDSON BOULEVARD — Both sides — Roanoke Street to Tappen Street
- INDIANA AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- IRA AVENUE — Both sides — Carson Drive to Board of Education Property (School #22)
- ISABELLE STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- JORDAN ROAD — Both sides — Inman Avenue to Lancaster Road
K-O
- KING GEORGES POST ROAD (CR 501) — Both sides — Entire length
- KLINE BOULEVARD — Both sides — Inman Avenue (CR 602) to Luci Court
- LAKE AVENUE — Both sides — Clark boundary to Garden State Parkway underpass
- LANCASTER ROAD — Both sides — Entire length
- LEESVILLE AVENUE — Both sides — Route 1 to Woodbine Avenue
- LIBERTY STREET — Both sides — New Brunswick Avenue to King Georges Post Road (CR 501)
- LINCOLN AVENUE — Both sides — Bedford Avenue to Worth Street
- LINCOLN AVENUE — Both sides — Grove Avenue to Van Buren Street
- LORETTA STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- MAGNOLIA ROAD — Both sides — Entire length
- MAIN STREET (CR 514) — Both sides — Route 9 to Rahway Avenue
- MAIN STREET (CR 514) — Both sides — Mary Avenue to Edison boundary
- MARY AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- MIDDLESEX AVENUE — Both sides — Route 27 to Meredith Road
- MONTROSE AVENUE — Both sides — Cleveland Avenue to Water Street
- NEW BRUNSWICK AVENUE (CR 616) — Both sides — Entire length
- NEW DOVER ROAD — Both sides — Wood Avenue (CR 649) to Sterling Drive
- NORTH HILL ROAD — Both sides — Entire length
- NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE — Both sides — Route 35 to Bedford Avenue
- OAK TREE ROAD (CR 604) — Both sides — Entire length
- OLD ROAD — Both sides — Entire length
- OLD ST. GEORGES AVENUE — Both sides — Route 35 to Freeman Street
P-T
- PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE — Both sides — New Brunswick Avenue (CR 616) to Loretta Street
- PLYMOUTH DRIVE — Both sides — Entire length
- PORT READING AVENUE (CR 604) — Both sides — Milos Way to Lee Street
- PROSPECT AVENUE — Both sides — Barron Avenue to Aborn Avenue
- RAHWAY AVENUE (CR 514) — Both sides — Entire length
- RANDOLPH AVENUE — South side — Rahway Avenue to Hart Street
- REGINA STREET — Both sides — West Woodbridge Avenue to Route 9
- ROANOKE STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- ROSEWOOD LANE — Both sides — Fourth Street to Willow Street
- SCHOOL STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- SEMEL AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- SOUTH INMAN AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- STANFORD AVENUE — Both sides — Claremont Avenue to Hoffman Boulevard
- STERLING DRIVE — Both sides — New Dover Road to Amherst Avenue
- TAPPEN STREET — Both sides — Woodbridge Avenue to Hudson Boulevard
- TONLYN PLACE — Both sides — Central Avenue to Old Road
- TURNER STREET — Both sides — Entire length
- TYLER AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
V-W
- VALLEY ROAD — Both sides — Entire length
- VAN BUREN STREET — Both sides — Lincoln Avenue to Route 35
- WALL STREET — Both sides — Ford Avenue to Isabelle Street
- WASHINGTON AVENUE (Iselin) — Both sides — Entire length
- WATER STREET — Both sides — Colonia Boulevard to Montrose Avenue
- WEST AVENUE (CR 611) — Both sides — Debra Place to Arbor Street
- WEST WOODBRIDGE AVENUE — Both sides — Regina Street to Route 1
- WILLOW STREET — Both sides — Caroline Place to Delaware Avenue
- WOOD AVENUE (CR 649) — East side only — Inman Avenue (CR 602) to Oak Tree Road (CR 604)
- WOODBINE AVENUE — Both sides — Entire length
- WOODBRIDGE AVENUE (CR 652) — Both sides — West Avenue (CR 611) to Berry Street
- WORTH STREET — Both sides — Entire length
***Update: 11:45 AM***
Rahway: No Parking When Snow Covered Streets
The City of Rahway reminds residents that vehicles must be removed from designated snow emergency streets before accumulation begins. Restrictions remain in effect until streets are sufficiently plowed.
A–E
- Alden Drive – East (6PM–6AM), West (6PM–6AM), entire length
- Auburn Drive – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM), entire length
- Central Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Irving St–Madison Ave)
- Coral Place – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM), entire length
- East Grand Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Elizabeth Ave–US Routes 1 & 9)
- East Hazelwood Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Broad St–Routes 1 & 9)
- East Inman Avenue – Both sides, all hours (New Brunswick Ave–Mill St)
- East Milton Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Broad St–US Routes 1 & 9)
- East Scott Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Elizabeth Ave–US Routes 1 & 9)
- Elizabeth Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Irving St–Linden City Line)
- Elma Avenue – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM) (Irving St–Estesbrook Ave)
- Fulton Street – East (6AM–6PM), West (6PM–6AM), entire length
H–M
- Hamilton Street – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM) (Irving St–Church St)
- Hart Street – Both sides, all hours (E Hazelwood Ave–Randolph Ave)
- Irving Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Jackson Avenue – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM) (Irving St–Church St)
- Jacques Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–West Milton Ave)
- Jefferson Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Maple Ave–Westfield Ave)
- Lawrence Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Leesville Avenue – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Linden Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–West Scott Ave)
- Lower Linden Drive – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM), entire length
- Madison Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Maple Ave–Westfield Ave)
- Madison Hill Road – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Main Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Maple Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–Madison Ave)
- Maple Terrace – East (6AM–6PM), West (6PM–6AM), entire length
- Mill Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
N–W
- New Brunswick Avenue – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Ross Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Seminary Avenue – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM), entire length
- St. Georges Avenue – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Stone Street – North (6AM–6PM), South (6PM–6AM) (Jefferson Ave–Madison Ave)
- Westfield Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Grand Ave–Elizabeth Ave)
- West Grand Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–Elizabeth Ave)
- West Hazelwood Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–Broad St)
- West Inman Avenue – Both sides, all hours (Branmill Rd–New Brunswick Ave)
- West Milton Avenue – Both sides, all hours (St. Georges Ave–Broad St)
- West Scott Avenue – Both sides, all hours, entire length
- Whelan Place – East (6AM–6PM), West (6PM–6AM), entire length
- Whittier Street – Both sides, all hours, entire length
***Posted: 11:00 AM***
“Okay, here we are again,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill said during Saturday’s briefing, urging drivers to stay off the roads on Sunday and Monday.
“I know we just got through a historic winter storm just a few weeks ago,” Sherrill said. “We all did it together by heeding warnings, staying off the roads, and taking public safety seriously. Now we have another serious winter storm on our hands, and my top priority is your safety.”
Towns across Middlesex and Union counties have activated snow emergency protocols. Edison ordered vehicles off roadways by 11 p.m. Saturday and warned that ticketing will be enforced. Woodbridge activated snow emergency routes that may remain restricted 24 to 36 hours after the storm. Rahway implemented its “No Parking When Snow Covered” streets.
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New Brunswick is enforcing snow routes and opening parking decks from 4 p.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. Linden warned that vehicles left on emergency routes will be fined and impounded once snow begins. Metuchen issued an “Extreme” severity alert and instructed borough-wide vehicle removal.
Trash and service changes are already underway. Edison cancelled Monday garbage and recycling, rescheduling pickup to Tuesday. Woodbridge suspended Monday trash collection and will delay all pickups next week by one day. Metuchen moved the Monday collection to Tuesday and the Tuesday to Wednesday. Woodbridge libraries, the community center, The Club, and senior and youth centers will be closed on Monday.
NJDOT has imposed commercial vehicle travel restrictions on several Interstate highways beginning Sunday. The ban applies to tractor-trailers, empty straight trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, RVs, and motorcycles. The goal is to prevent disabled vehicles from blocking plows and emergency responders. Drivers are urged to monitor 511nj.org for live traffic updates.
NJ TRANSIT plans to operate service as long as conditions permit, but warns delays or suspensions are possible depending on snowfall and wind intensity. Riders are advised to monitor njtransit.com for updates and avoid non-essential travel.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares a statewide state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and high winds to Central Jersey. (New Jersey Governor’s Office)
In Monmouth County, the Shark River Channel has been closed to marine traffic so the Route 71 Bridge between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea can be lowered and secured ahead of forecasted high winds. The bridge remains closed and detoured for vehicles and pedestrians.
Utility officials are preparing for potential outages. Crews are staged statewide, but bucket trucks cannot operate in sustained winds above 39 mph, which may delay repairs. Residents are advised to charge devices, report outages directly to utilities, avoid downed wires, and clear fire hydrants if able.
Officials across the region are delivering a consistent message: stay home if possible, remove vehicles from roadways, and allow plows room to work.
“This will not only keep you safe, but it will help all of our public workers clear the roads as quickly as possible,” Sherrill said. “Any emergency responders will be able to get where they need to go as safely and quickly as possible. So please stay off the roads.”
Conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday afternoon and worsen overnight.
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