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THE SCOOP
The Devils have struggled since returning from the holiday break, winning only two of their seven games in that span: a 4-2 home win over the Hurricanes on Dec. 27 and a 3-2 win in Seattle against the Kraken on Jan. 6. In their most recent game against the New York Rangers, the Devils fell 3-2 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt scored for the Devils in the loss. The Rangers’ two regulation goals were on the power play with Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin each scoring one. Sam Carrick had the overtime winner.
New Jersey is averaging 3.16 goals per game which is 11th in the NHL. Throughout the season, the Devils have limited their opponents to 2.55 goals per game which is fourth in the league. When it comes to special teams, the Devils have had one of the best power plays in the league through the first half. Currently, New Jersey’s power play is second, scoring 28% of the time. The Devils penalty kill is tenth in the league (82.1%).
Captain Nico Hischier leads the Devils with 19 goals and his 36 points are third on the team. Jack Hughes leads New Jersey with 50 points and is tied for the most assists (34) with Jesper Bratt. Hughes is also tied for the second most goals (16) with Stefan Noesen. Speaking of Noesen, his 16 goals through his first 44 games is a new career-high in a single season. Bratt’s 49 points are second on the team and his 15 goals are fourth. Jacob Markstrom has stood out for his strong play, especially over the last five weeks, as the Devils netminder has a 20-8-3 record through his 31 games played this season. He is averaging 2.20 goals against and has a .911 save percentage. Jake Allen makes up the other half of the goaltending tandem with a 5-7-1 record. He’s allowing 2.83 goals against on average and has a .901 save percentage.
Saturday kicks off a two-game homestand as the Devils host both Florida teams, with the second game on Jan. 14 against the Panthers. Following, the team heads to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs on Jan. 16.
After a four-game losing skid, the Lightning have bounced back with a pair of wins, beating the Carolina Hurricanes (Jan. 7, 3-2 W) and Boston Bruins (Jan. 9. 4-1 W). In their most recent game on Thursday, Tampa Bay saw goals from Anthony Cirelli (SHG), Michael Eyssimont, Brandon Hagel (EN), Braydon Point (PPG) while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced.
The Lightning are averaging 3.69 goals per game which leads the NHL and they are allowing the eighth fewest goals on average per game (2.74). Tampa Bay is strong with their special teams units. Their power play is fifth in the league, scoring on 26.5% of their opportunities while their penalty kill is eighth, killing off penalties 82.7% of the time.
Braydon Point’s 25 goals are a team-high and his 47 points are second on the team. Nikita Kucherov leads Tampa Bay with 41 assists and 58 points while his 17 goals are fourth. The Lightning have four player with 40 or more points through Tampa Bay’s first 39 games this season: Kucherov (58), Point (47), Hagel (45), and Jake Guentzel (40). Vasilevskiy has carried the majority of the Lightning’s workload this season, playing 31 games this season with a 18-12-1 record. He’s averaging 2.31 goals against and has a .916 save percentage. Jonas Johansson has played nine games this season with a 4-3-1 record. He’s averaging 3.32 goals against and has a .898 save percentage.
Saturday is the first stop on a three-game roadtrip for the Lightning who continue on to Pittsburgh and Boston before returning home.
WHO’S HOT
Devils: Paul Cotter has three goals in the six games back from the holiday break, including two in his last three games (SEA, SJS). The forward is only three goals away from tying his single season career-high in goals that he set during the 2022-23 season with the Vegas Golden Knights. Cotter has 16 points this season through 44 games played.
Lightning: Brandon Hagel enters Saturday on a two game goal and points streak with three points during the last two games (2G, 1A). Hagel also leads the NHL with 15 goals from the low-slot region (per NHL Edge). Hagel is third in goals (19) and points (45) on the Lightning, while his 26 assists are second on Tampa Bay.
INJURIES
Devils: Haula (ankle, day-to-day), Hatakka (shoulder, IR)
Lightning: Moser (lower-body, IR)
REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS
News 12 reporters stationed around NJ bring you the latest on the February blizzard
10:30 PM: Joti Rekhi takes a trip down memory lane to reminisce about the blizzard of 1996.
10:21 PM Adriana Daniel is in Perth Amboy as residents attempt to dig out their vehicles left on the streets.10:
10:15 PM: Jill Croce is out in Essex County checking in on the aftermath of a major blizzard.
NJ Transit to resume bus & rail services Tuesday morning
New Jersey Transit is expected to resume bus and rail services Tuesday morning – with some modifications.
President and CEO Kris Kolluri made the announcement on News 12 Monday evening.
Kolluri said bus services will resume at 4 a.m. Tuesday. He says there will be some detours and delays based on road conditions.
Rail services will resume at 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Kolluri says that Amtrak is working overnight on some switches on the system.
He says that if Amtrak is unable to complete this work overnight, then the Raritan Valley and North Jersey Coast lines won’t be able to resume and the Northeast Corridor Line won’t be able to make some local stops.
All rail service will operate on a modified weekend schedule.
News 12 reporters stationed around NJ bring you the latest on the February blizzard
5:39: Tom Krosnowski takes a look at some of the hundreds of photos News 12 viewers sent us during and after the blizzard.
5:35 PM Jennifer Portorreal is in Piscataway, talking to residents about digging out after the blizzard.
5:33 PM Adriana Daniel is in Perth Amboy as residents attempt to dig out their vehicles left on the streets.
5:30 PM: Jill Croce is out in Essex County checking in on the aftermath of a major blizzard.
5:15 PM: Chris Keating checks on the latest power outage numbers across the state, as well as flight delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty airport.
New Jersey lifts commercial vehicle travel ban, 35 mph speed restrictions
A commercial vehicle travel restriction and an emergency 35 mph speed restriction have now been lifted.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation says drivers may resume traveling at the posted speed limits.
However, state officials are urging all New Jersey residents to stay off the roadways as much as possible as cleanup from the blizzard continues.
Some NJ Transit services begin to resume as storm conditions improve
4 PM: NJ Transit says Newark Light Rail service has resumed under a Sunday schedule.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service will resume on the weekend schedule at 6 p.m.
All rail, bus and Access Link services remain suspended.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is also in the process of returning speed limits to normal on the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.
Tens of thousands remain without power as blizzard clean-up continues
3:21 PM: Well over 100,000 customers are without power across New Jersey as clean-up from a blizzard continues.
Jersey Central Power & Light reports over 58,000 customers without power as of 3 p.m. Atlantic City Electric reports over 54,000 customers without power.
A majority of the power outages are in the southern half of the state.
Customers are urged to contact their utility companies to report any outages.
A major snowstorm brought over 2 feet of snow to parts of New Jersey.
New Jersey State Police lifts mandatory travel restrictions
New Jersey State Police have lifted mandatory travel restrictions that went into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday.
Officials are still urging drivers to avoid any unnecessary travel and to use extreme caution if they must be on the road.
Drivers are also urged to reduce their speed and to allow for extra time while traveling.
Blizzard grips New Jersey with heavy snow, strong winds
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Storm updates from reporters
2:49 PM: Jack Ford is checking in on the conditions on New Brunswick Avenue in Fords.
2:43 PM: Adriana Daniel is in Perth Amboy as residents attempt to dig out their vehicles left on the streets.
2:37 PM: Tom Krosnowski is in the News 12 New Jersey parking lot helping to dig out cars.
2:32 PM: Christine Queally is in Edison, checking in on the aftermath of a major blizzard.
2:21 PM: Jill Croce is out on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, checking in on the aftermath of a major blizzard.
2:19 PM: Jennifer Portorreal is in Piscataway, talking to residents about digging out after the blizzard.
12:20 PM: Jennifer Portorreal is in Piscataway, talking to essential workers and first responders about working through the blizzard.
12:40 PM: Kristie Reeter says Hoboken’s streets are covered in snow and, fortunately, there are very few drivers on the road.
12:20 PM: Jim Murdoch is reporting whiteout conditions along the Jersey Shore.
12:20 PM: Tony Caputo is reporting from Ocean County, where visibility is extremely low.
12:20 PM: Jack Ford is in Middlesex County, where he has found the GOAT of snow plowing.
12:15 AM: Amanda Eustice is in Bergen County, where some roads are in decent shape.
9:11 AM: Chris Keating is along the Raritan Center Parkway in Edison and says brutal wind is causing thousands of power outages
Eaglet hatches in Hillsborough amid thick snow and whipping winds
Blizzard can’t stop newlyweds who tied the knot in Florham Park
STATE COURTS OPERATING REMOTELY TODAY
POWER OUTAGES
12:30 AM: Customers without Power Update
JCP&L – 63, 919
PSEG – 382
AC Electric – 2,597
Orange and Rockland – 291
Mandatory travel restriction still in effect; NJ Transit rail service remains suspended
10:47 AM: Gov. Mikie Sherrill has officially extended the state’s mandatory travel restrictions until 12 p.m.. today.
The restrictions prohibit all non-exempt vehicles from traveling on state, county, municipal and interstate roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
Violators may face penalties if they are caught on the roadways during this period.
The restrictions will stay in place until 7 a.m. Monday.
NJ Transit has now suspended all rail service. Bus, light rail and Access Link services were suspended at 6 p.m.
“NJ Transit will be assessing the impacts of the storm throughout the overnight on Sunday into Monday to determine when it is safe to resume service,” the agency wrote.
FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
6:21 AM: Flight cancellations are piling up in the area due to the snowstorm. Newark Liberty Airport has hundreds of delays and nearly a dozen cancellations. JetBlue has cancelled all flights in and out of Newark until tomorrow morning. The airline says it’s for the safety of passengers and crew members. For anyone who booked a flight, JetBlue is waiving its change fees. If you’re flying, check with your airline for updates
DOGGONE FUN!
6:29 AM: Star, a pup from Bayonne, loves the snow!
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Montclair during major winter storm
11:17 PM: News 12’s Jill Croce is out on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair checking in on conditions as a potential blizzard approaches New Jersey.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Middlesex County during major winter storm
11:17 PM: News 12’s Christine Queally is checking on the conditions in Middlesex County as a major winter storm impacts New Jersey.
DoorDash temporarily suspends operations in New Jersey due to snowstorm
9:56 PM: DoorDash says it has temporarily suspended operations across New Jersey as of 9 p.m. Sunday as a major winter storm moves across the state.
The food-delivery company says that the suspension will last until at least noon on Monday.
The suspension also impacts Philadelphia.
“We’re suspending operations across impacted areas to keep our community safe. This is a serious storm — we’ll resume when it passes,” said DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley.
The company says it will monitor the conditions to determine when service can resume.
WATCH: Mayor Peter Curatolo speaks about snow conditions in Lacey Township
9:56 PM: Lacey Township Mayor Peter Curatolo speaks with News 12 about the snow conditions in the township. A major winter storm is impacting the New Jersey coast.
A look at the snow conditions outside News 12’s studio
9:27 PM: News 12’s Eric Landskroner is outside the News 12 studio in Edison to check on the snow conditions in the area.
Landskroner also speaks with Les – a snowplow driver who has been clearing out the roads and parking lots near the studio for the past 30 years.
JCP&L spokesman joins News 12 to discuss winter storm impacts
7:44 PM: JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoenig joins News 12 to discuss the latest impacts of this major winter storm on New Jersey and how utility crews are dealing with outages.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Montclair during major winter storm
7:26 PM: News 12’s Jill Croce is out on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair checking in on conditions as a potential blizzard approaches New Jersey.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Edison during major winter storm
7:25 PM News 12’s Christine Queally is checking on the conditions in Edison as a major winter storm impacts New Jersey.
NJ Transit to suspend rail service by 9 p.m.
5:30 PM: New Jersey Transit says that rail service will be suspended by 9 p.m. due to the potential blizzard impacting the state.
“Some service will end prior to 9 p.m. however no trains will begin a new trip after 9 p.m. from their origin point,” NJ Transit officials wrote in a statement.
All bus, light rail and Access Link services will be suspended at 6 p.m.
“NJ Transit will be assessing the impacts of the storm throughout the overnight on Sunday into Monday to determine when it is safe to resume service,” the agency wrote.
WATCH: Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch joins News 12
6: 14 PM: Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch joined News 12 to discuss the major winter storm impacting New Jersey.
The mayor urged residents to stay indoors and to keep their cars off the street so that crews can plow
Newark residents urged not to park in the street; City Hall to be closed Monday
5:24 PM: Newark residents are being told not to park on the street tonight as a major snowstorm moves into the state.
Double-parked cars and cars parked on streets with “No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered” signs will be towed at the owner’s expense, according to officials.
Newark officials say that all city buildings, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday due to the storm. All non-emergency municipal services will also be suspended.
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
4:00 PM: We want to see your winter storm pictures and videos. Send them in, as long it is safe to do so, to News 12. You may see them in the show.
MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF TALKS STORM PLAN
3:45 PM: News 12 talked with Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden on how they are preparing for the storm. Monmouth County has over 300 DPW crews and 200 plow vehicles.
MIDDLETOWN MAYOR DISCUSSES STORM PREP
3:20 PM: News 12’s Jack Ford spoke with the mayor of Middletown about how the city is preparing to bear the brunt of the storm, with up to 24 inches of snowfall expected.
EDISON MAYOR TALKS STORM PREP
2:40 PM: News 12’s Christine Queally spoke with Edison Mayor Sam Joshi about the township’s storm preparedness. Edison has over 130 crews and 85 vehicles and plows ready to be deployed, according to Mayor Joshi.
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
2:05 PM: Monmouth University offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23. All classes will be conducted remotely.
Montclair State University will be fully remote on Monday, Feb. 23, due to the winter storm.
NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE
1:45 PM: NJ Transit is suspending bus, light rail and Access Link services beginning 6 p.m. Sunday. Trains are currently running but service adjustments are expected later Sunday evening.
VEOLIA WATER RELEASES BLIZZARD RESPONSE PLAN
1:27 PM: Veolia Water is preparing crews and alerting customers to resources should they lose service during the approaching blizzard. The water company serves approximately 1.1 million NJ residents.
AIRLINES ISSUE TRAVEL ADVISORIES
12:57 PM: Air India has issued a travel advisory for the Tri-State area Sunday and Monday, with all flights from New York and Newark cancelled on Monday.
JetBlue will temporarily suspend operations at several Northeast airports during the periods listed below. Customers traveling during this time should expect significant disruptions and cancellations.
New York (JFK)
February 22 at 1:00 PM – February 24 at 5:00 AM
Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)
February 22 at 4:00 PM – February 24 at 5:00 AM
GOV. SHERRILL PRESS CONFERENCE
12:30 PM: Gov. Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the state on the major winter storm descending on New Jersey.
All 21 counties in the state are under a blizzard warning for the first time in 30 years, Sherrill said. The governor warned that this is likely to be the worst storm in New Jersey since 1996. There is a 90% likelihood of the whole state getting a foot of snow or more.
The governor said the worst is expected Sunday night into Monday morning.
“These are considerably worse conditions that we are facing,” compared to the winter storm that hit the state last month, Sherrill said.
A speed restriction of 35 mph on state highways will be in effect as of 3 p.m. NJ Transit buses, Access Link and light rail trains will run until 6 p.m., when service will be suspended.
A total of 101,000 tons of salt is ready for the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, and 350,000 tons for other state roads.
NJ Transit trains are expected to run into the evening, but will likely be suspended tonight pending a later announcement, said Sherrill.
“Don’t travel tonight. It’s dangerous,” she said.
Power outages are also expected around the state.
“We also anticipate that wet, heavy snow will cause power outages throughout the state as branches and trees fall,” said Sherrill.
State offices are closed on Monday.
HOUR-BY-HOUR WEATHER FORECAST
9:40 AM: A potentially historic snowstorm with blizzard conditions is in the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through Monday. Isolated spots in the tri-state area could see up to 2 feet of snow. News 12 meteorologist Alex Calamia is here with an hour-by-hour forecast to show you when impacts could be at their worst and most dangerous.
Gov. Sherrill appears live on News 12, warns of life‑threatening blizzard
8:48 AM: Gov. Mikie Sherrill said New Jersey is prepared for the approaching blizzard as a state of emergency begins at noon Sunday. Sherrill said blizzard conditions are expected in all 21 counties. “We’re anticipating an incredibly dangerous storm, the likes of which we have not seen since 1996,” she said. Forecasts show two to three inches of snow an hour overnight in some areas, along with heavy, wet snow and winds up to 50 mph, especially along the coast.
STORM RESOURCES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
8:50 AM: Commercial vehicles will face travel restrictions on multiple N.J. Interstate highways starting at 3 p.m. Sunday due to a severe winter storm forecast, says NJDOT Acting Commissioner Priya Jain.
AAA warns of power outages and dangerous travel as nor’easter approaches
8:30 AM: AAA Northeast is urging drivers to stay home as snow and blizzard‑like conditions move into the Northeast late Sunday into Monday. The storm brings the possibility of power outages, and drivers are encouraged to charge phones, portable chargers and other essential items before the worst conditions arrive. Road travel may become difficult, and drivers are advised to stay off the roads during and after the storm when possible.
8:40 AM: Mayor James Solomon says Jersey City is bracing for major winter storm
Rider University is closed Sunday and Monday, with no classes held.
NJ TRANSIT UPDATE
8:10 AM: NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri says trains and buses will keep running Sunday, but Monday’s morning rush is still up in the air. No official cancellations or changes are announced yet, but that’s likely to change given the storm forecast.
Here are current service changes:
- Bus route 197 will originate and terminate at Greenwood Lake Park and Ride due to the inclement weather. NJ Transit rail will accept NJ Transit bus tickets and passes on Port Jervis Line trains to and from Harriman, Tuxedo and Sloatsburg stations. Short Line Bus will accept NJ Transit tickets and passes in Orange County.
- Rail service (except ACRL) is operating on the Portal Cutover weekend schedule. Midtown Direct service will operate to/from PSNY with no diversion to Hoboken. No cross honoring in Hoboken.
SHARK RIVER CLOSED TO MARINE TRAFFIC
7:50 AM: The Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River is closed to all marine traffic between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. The channel is being closed so the bridge can be lowered and secured ahead of the winter storm.
TIPS TO STAY SAFE WHILE SHOVELING
7:45 AM: As the region prepares for significant snowfall, safety experts are reminding residents to take simple steps to avoid injuries while clearing walkways and driveways.
Many of the most common winter injuries happen during shoveling, which can strain muscles and increase risks for people with existing health issues. Officials say a few small habits can make the process much safer.
- Stretch before you start to reduce the chance of muscle strain.
- Take rest breaks every few minutes, especially during heavy or wet snow.
- Don’t overexert yourself — stop immediately if you feel pain or shortness of breath.
- Be careful when walking on snow and ice, which can be extra slippery under fresh accumulation.
- Offer to help neighbors who may have difficulty clearing snow on their own.
- If you have a heart condition, be extra careful and consider asking someone else to shovel for you.
7:30 AM: PSEG’s tips for power outage safety:
- Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines
- Create an emergency kit
- Stock up on bottled water and nonperishable food
- Charge your phone before the storm hits
Buried cars, empty roads as Blizzard of 2026 rolls over NJ
The snow just kept falling on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 as a major snowstorm covered New Jersey.
A snowstorm starting Feb. 22 brought a massive amount of snow across New Jersey, causing the state to issue a travel ban through noon on Feb. 23.
The overnight blizzard dropped over a foot of snow in many areas across North Jersey; as such, many businesses including restaurants and grocery stores are closed for at least the morning. Here’s to hoping you stocked up on food before the deluge.
If you’re looking to get food delivered from your local restaurant on your neighborhood Starbucks, or if you need a few pantry items from ShopRite, you may have to be patient. Here are the food establishments closed in North Jersey in the wake of the February snowstorm.
Can I get food delivered during blizzard? Grubhub, DoorDash and more.
DoorDash is suspending delivery service throughout most of New Jersey until at least noon on Feb. 23. Grubhub, too, is expected to be limited until at least midday; both services shut down service late on Feb. 22.
As of 10 a.m. on Feb. 23, delivery is unavailable for many restaurants on the Uber Eats roster, though you can place orders for pickup if you’re able to make the trek.
Instacart is accepting orders at several grocery stores but you may nto get your food until later in the day; many stores, like ShopRite, Acme and Walmart can’t promise delivery until after 10 p.m. tonight.
Are grocery stores open in North Jersey during blizzard?
Some ShopRite locations are open today, Feb. 23, but their status may change throughout the day. Check with your local branch before heading out.
Costco locations from Morris to Bergen counties are currently closed (as of 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 23) due to the snow, so call back and check if you need to make a run. Stew Leonard’s in Paramus and Clifton are closed until Tuesday, Feb. 24.
For Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and other grocery retailers, call your local branch and check as hours may change.
Are local restaurants open during North Jersey snowstorm?
Many of your favorite local restaurants, like Franklin Social in Jersey City, are closed for the day on Monday, Feb. 23. Call your neighborhood eatery to see if they’re open before visiting.
Are fast food and chain restaurants open in North Jersey during blizzard?
Many Starbucks and Dunkin’ are currently closed due to the storm. Meanwhile, Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell and other popular fast food spots are open in some parts, closed in others; that is, it varies by location so check with your local spot before heading out.
Matt Cortina is a food reporter with NorthJersey.com/The Record. Reach him at mcortina@gannett.com.
Major snowstorm grips New Jersey with blizzard-like conditions
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WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Montclair during major winter storm
11:17 PM: News 12’s Jill Croce is out on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair checking in on conditions as a potential blizzard approaches New Jersey.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Middlesex County during major winter storm
11:17 PM: News 12’s Christine Queally is checking on the conditions in Middlesex County as a major winter storm impacts New Jersey.
DoorDash temporarily suspends operations in New Jersey due to snowstorm
9:56 PM: DoorDash says it has temporarily suspended operations across New Jersey as of 9 p.m. Sunday as a major winter storm moves across the state.
The food-delivery company says that the suspension will last until at least noon on Monday.
The suspension also impacts Philadelphia.
“We’re suspending operations across impacted areas to keep our community safe. This is a serious storm — we’ll resume when it passes,” said DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley.
The company says it will monitor the conditions to determine when service can resume.
WATCH: Mayor Peter Curatolo speaks about snow conditions in Lacey Township
9:56 PM: Lacey Township Mayor Peter Curatolo speaks with News 12 about the snow conditions in the township. A major winter storm is impacting the New Jersey coast.
A look at the snow conditions outside News 12’s studio
9:27 PM: News 12’s Eric Landskroner is outside the News 12 studio in Edison to check on the snow conditions in the area.
Landskroner also speaks with Les – a snowplow driver who has been clearing out the roads and parking lots near the studio for the past 30 years.
Mandatory travel restriction now in effect; NJ Transit rail service suspended
9 PM: Mandatory travel restrictions are now in effect for New Jersey.
The restrictions prohibit all non-exempt vehicles from traveling on state, county, municipal and interstate roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
Violators may face penalties if they are caught on the roadways during this period.
The restrictions will stay in place until 7 a.m. Monday.
NJ Transit has now suspended all rail service. Bus, light rail and Access Link services were suspended at 6 p.m.
“NJ Transit will be assessing the impacts of the storm throughout the overnight on Sunday into Monday to determine when it is safe to resume service,” the agency wrote.
JCP&L spokesman joins News 12 to discuss winter storm impacts
7:44 PM: JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoenig joins News 12 to discuss the latest impacts of this major winter storm on New Jersey and how utility crews are dealing with outages.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Montclair during major winter storm
7:26 PM: News 12’s Jill Croce is out on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair checking in on conditions as a potential blizzard approaches New Jersey.
WATCH: Checking on conditions out in Edison during major winter storm
7:25 PM News 12’s Christine Queally is checking on the conditions in Edison as a major winter storm impacts New Jersey.
NJ Transit to suspend rail service by 9 p.m.
5:30 PM: New Jersey Transit says that rail service will be suspended by 9 p.m. due to the potential blizzard impacting the state.
“Some service will end prior to 9 p.m. however no trains will begin a new trip after 9 p.m. from their origin point,” NJ Transit officials wrote in a statement.
All bus, light rail and Access Link services will be suspended at 6 p.m.
“NJ Transit will be assessing the impacts of the storm throughout the overnight on Sunday into Monday to determine when it is safe to resume service,” the agency wrote.
WATCH: Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch joins News 12
6: 14 PM: Metuchen Mayor Jonathan Busch joined News 12 to discuss the major winter storm impacting New Jersey.
The mayor urged residents to stay indoors and to keep their cars off the street so that crews can plow
Newark residents urged not to park in the street; City Hall to be closed Monday
5:24 PM: Newark residents are being told not to park on the street tonight as a major snowstorm moves into the state.
Double-parked cars and cars parked on streets with “No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered” signs will be towed at the owner’s expense, according to officials.
Newark officials say that all city buildings, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday due to the storm. All non-emergency municipal services will also be suspended.
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
4:00 PM: We want to see your winter storm pictures and videos. Send them in, as long it is safe to do so, to News 12. You may see them in the show.
MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF TALKS STORM PLAN
3:45 PM: News 12 talked with Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden on how they are preparing for the storm. Monmouth County has over 300 DPW crews and 200 plow vehicles.
MIDDLETOWN MAYOR DISCUSSES STORM PREP
3:20 PM: News 12’s Jack Ford spoke with the mayor of Middletown about how the city is preparing to bear the brunt of the storm, with up to 24 inches of snowfall expected.
EDISON MAYOR TALKS STORM PREP
2:40 PM: News 12’s Christine Queally spoke with Edison Mayor Sam Joshi about the township’s storm preparedness. Edison has over 130 crews and 85 vehicles and plows ready to be deployed, according to Mayor Joshi.
UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS
2:05 PM: Monmouth University offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23. All classes will be conducted remotely.
Montclair State University will be fully remote on Monday, Feb. 23, due to the winter storm.
NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE
1:45 PM: NJ Transit is suspending bus, light rail and Access Link services beginning 6 p.m. Sunday. Trains are currently running but service adjustments are expected later Sunday evening.
VEOLIA WATER RELEASES BLIZZARD RESPONSE PLAN
1:27 PM: Veolia Water is preparing crews and alerting customers to resources should they lose service during the approaching blizzard. The water company serves approximately 1.1 million NJ residents.
AIRLINES ISSUE TRAVEL ADVISORIES
12:57 PM: Air India has issued a travel advisory for the Tri-State area Sunday and Monday, with all flights from New York and Newark cancelled on Monday.
JetBlue will temporarily suspend operations at several Northeast airports during the periods listed below. Customers traveling during this time should expect significant disruptions and cancellations.
New York (JFK)
February 22 at 1:00 PM – February 24 at 5:00 AM
Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)
February 22 at 4:00 PM – February 24 at 5:00 AM
GOV. SHERRILL PRESS CONFERENCE
12:30 PM: Gov. Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update the state on the major winter storm descending on New Jersey.
All 21 counties in the state are under a blizzard warning for the first time in 30 years, Sherrill said. The governor warned that this is likely to be the worst storm in New Jersey since 1996. There is a 90% likelihood of the whole state getting a foot of snow or more.
The governor said the worst is expected Sunday night into Monday morning.
“These are considerably worse conditions that we are facing,” compared to the winter storm that hit the state last month, Sherrill said.
A speed restriction of 35 mph on state highways will be in effect as of 3 p.m. NJ Transit buses, Access Link and light rail trains will run until 6 p.m., when service will be suspended.
A total of 101,000 tons of salt is ready for the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, and 350,000 tons for other state roads.
NJ Transit trains are expected to run into the evening, but will likely be suspended tonight pending a later announcement, said Sherrill.
“Don’t travel tonight. It’s dangerous,” she said.
Power outages are also expected around the state.
“We also anticipate that wet, heavy snow will cause power outages throughout the state as branches and trees fall,” said Sherrill.
State offices are closed on Monday.
HOUR-BY-HOUR WEATHER FORECAST
9:40 AM: A potentially historic snowstorm with blizzard conditions is in the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through Monday. Isolated spots in the tri-state area could see up to 2 feet of snow. News 12 meteorologist Alex Calamia is here with an hour-by-hour forecast to show you when impacts could be at their worst and most dangerous.
Gov. Sherrill appears live on News 12, warns of life‑threatening blizzard
8:48 AM: Gov. Mikie Sherrill said New Jersey is prepared for the approaching blizzard as a state of emergency begins at noon Sunday. Sherrill said blizzard conditions are expected in all 21 counties. “We’re anticipating an incredibly dangerous storm, the likes of which we have not seen since 1996,” she said. Forecasts show two to three inches of snow an hour overnight in some areas, along with heavy, wet snow and winds up to 50 mph, especially along the coast.
STORM RESOURCES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
8:50 AM: Commercial vehicles will face travel restrictions on multiple N.J. Interstate highways starting at 3 p.m. Sunday due to a severe winter storm forecast, says NJDOT Acting Commissioner Priya Jain.
AAA warns of power outages and dangerous travel as nor’easter approaches
8:30 AM: AAA Northeast is urging drivers to stay home as snow and blizzard‑like conditions move into the Northeast late Sunday into Monday. The storm brings the possibility of power outages, and drivers are encouraged to charge phones, portable chargers and other essential items before the worst conditions arrive. Road travel may become difficult, and drivers are advised to stay off the roads during and after the storm when possible.
8:40 AM: Mayor James Solomon says Jersey City is bracing for major winter storm
Rider University is closed Sunday and Monday, with no classes held.
FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS
8:10 AM: Flight cancellations are piling up in the area due to the snowstorm. Newark Liberty Airport has hundreds of delays and nearly a dozen cancellations already. Airlines are gearing up for the storm, but it’s likely to get worse. If you’re flying, check with your airline for updates
NJ TRANSIT UPDATE
8:10 AM: NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri says trains and buses will keep running Sunday, but Monday’s morning rush is still up in the air. No official cancellations or changes are announced yet, but that’s likely to change given the storm forecast.
Here are current service changes:
- Bus route 197 will originate and terminate at Greenwood Lake Park and Ride due to the inclement weather. NJ Transit rail will accept NJ Transit bus tickets and passes on Port Jervis Line trains to and from Harriman, Tuxedo and Sloatsburg stations. Short Line Bus will accept NJ Transit tickets and passes in Orange County.
- Rail service (except ACRL) is operating on the Portal Cutover weekend schedule. Midtown Direct service will operate to/from PSNY with no diversion to Hoboken. No cross honoring in Hoboken.
SHARK RIVER CLOSED TO MARINE TRAFFIC
7:50 AM: The Route 71 drawbridge over the Shark River is closed to all marine traffic between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. The channel is being closed so the bridge can be lowered and secured ahead of the winter storm.
TIPS TO STAY SAFE WHILE SHOVELING
7:45 AM: As the region prepares for significant snowfall, safety experts are reminding residents to take simple steps to avoid injuries while clearing walkways and driveways.
Many of the most common winter injuries happen during shoveling, which can strain muscles and increase risks for people with existing health issues. Officials say a few small habits can make the process much safer.
- Stretch before you start to reduce the chance of muscle strain.
- Take rest breaks every few minutes, especially during heavy or wet snow.
- Don’t overexert yourself — stop immediately if you feel pain or shortness of breath.
- Be careful when walking on snow and ice, which can be extra slippery under fresh accumulation.
- Offer to help neighbors who may have difficulty clearing snow on their own.
- If you have a heart condition, be extra careful and consider asking someone else to shovel for you.
7:30 AM: PSEG’s tips for power outage safety:
- Stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines
- Create an emergency kit
- Stock up on bottled water and nonperishable food
- Charge your phone before the storm hits
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