TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill on Monday formally ended the statewide weather emergency that had been in effect since the weekend’s powerful winter storm blanketed New Jersey with heavy snow and hazardous ice. The order, first issued under Executive Order No. 8, was lifted at noon through Executive Order No. 9, restoring normal operations across all 21 counties.
The decision follows days of coordinated response efforts from state and local crews working to clear major highways, restore power to affected homes, and ensure essential services remained open through subfreezing temperatures. Officials reported no major infrastructure failures despite the storm being described by state meteorologists as one of the most disruptive in more than ten years.
Governor Sherrill, who took office earlier this month, commended the rapid coordination among emergency teams and urged residents to remain cautious as frigid weather lingers through the week. “The worst is over, but we are expecting bitterly cold temperatures,” Sherrill said. “Please continue to avoid unnecessary travel and be vigilant about ice.”
This marks Sherrill’s second official state of emergency since assuming office. Her earlier declaration — an executive order on the state’s energy supply — remains in effect as New Jersey continues to address regional grid stability and utility concerns.
State agencies continue to monitor temperature-related hazards and prepare for possible refreezing on secondary roads overnight. The governor’s office emphasized that, while cleanup operations are winding down, crews will maintain readiness in case of further winter weather in the coming days.
- Governor Sherrill ended the weather state of emergency Monday at noon
- The order had covered all 21 New Jersey counties after a severe winter storm
- An energy emergency declared earlier by Sherrill remains active
