Jersey City Schools Close For Snow Day, And Other Blizzard Updates

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City is under a blizzard warning through 6 p.m. on Monday.

The public schools are closed for Monday.

In the latest forecast, the NWS said Hudson County would get 1 to 3 inches of snow on Sunday, then 11-17 inches on Sunday night into early Monday, and 3-7 inches on Monday before 4 p.m.

Mayor James Solomon said people can leave their cars on snow emergency routes if they are parked legally. But he asked people not to park on corners, crosswalks, or near fire hydrants. More information can be found at JCNJ.org/advisory

Those with no heat or housing can go to St. Lucy's Shelter on Grove Street or PERC in Union City. Call 201-604-2600 for help.

"Travel could be very difficult," the National Weather Service noted. "Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches."

Track Storms Here

• See the latest local NWS forecast and watches here.
• Keep an eye on the local radar here.
• Check out the Accuweather Minutecast here.
• See a current map of all watches and warnings in New Jersey here.
• The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) keeps us informed about larger weather events. Follow them here.

Updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings in each county:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for river flooding.