New Jersey Braces for Up to 2 Feet of Snow Amid Blizzard Conditions
New Jersey Braces for Up to 2 Feet of Snow Amid Blizzard Conditions
US · Published Feb 22, 2026
New Jersey is preparing for a major nor'easter expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow and blizzard conditions.
Blizzard warnings are in effect for 17 counties, and a state of emergency has been declared by Governor Mikie Sherrill.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautions to ensure their safety during the storm, which is expected to peak Sunday night into Monday morning.
Two feet of snow and blizzard conditions
New Jersey is bracing for a significant winter storm, with forecasts predicting up to two feet of snow and blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for 17 counties, and Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency. The storm is expected to begin as light rain on Sunday morning, transitioning to snow by late morning or early afternoon, with the heaviest snowfall anticipated between Sunday night and Monday morning.
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