New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency — effective noon Saturday — ahead of the winter storm that’s expected to wallop the state and region.
During a Friday press conference, Murphy also announced a commercial travel restriction on roads north of Interstate 195, excluding the New Jersey Turnpike, which will also begin noon Saturday.
The far northwest region of the state will take the brunt of the storm, with up to a foot of snow possible, Murphy said.
“Please do not go out onto the roads during the storm,” the governor said. “We ask that you stay home so that road crews, whether state, county or local, could do their jobs.”
“I would just say this as you’re thinking about your weekend, folks,” he added. “If there is ever a weekend to stay in and binge-watch something, this may be it.”
Meanwhile, New Jersey Transit said in a press release that regular weekend service is expected, but the snow and ice accumulation — coupled with possible local and county travel bans — could cause all bus service to be suspended at some point during the weekend.
This could include service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Customers will be notified in advance of any such suspension, the authority said.