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Winter Storm Prompts Emergency in New Jersey Counties

12/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for five counties starting at 5 a.m. Tuesday due to a winter storm.
The storm will bring rain to areas, with snow and ice possible in the northwest.
Meteorologist Dan Zarrow expects limited snow accumulation, contradicting Murphy's forecast of 3–7 inches.
The heaviest precipitation will occur late morning to early afternoon, with school closures and travel advisories in effect.

History

Historical Context

The January 2016 blizzard, impacting the northeastern United States, resulted in emergency declarations across multiple states, including New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie mobilized over 1,000 National Guard members for snow removal as the storm produced record snowfall, with some areas receiving over 30 inches. The storm's effects, including school closures and travel disruptions, underscored the ongoing challenges of severe winter weather management.

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Story summary

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for five counties starting at 5 a.m. Tuesday due to a winter storm.
The storm will bring rain to areas, with snow and ice possible in the northwest.
Meteorologist Dan Zarrow expects limited snow accumulation, contradicting Murphy's forecast of 3–7 inches.
The heaviest precipitation will occur late morning to early afternoon, with school closures and travel advisories in effect.

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