New Jersey state of emergency: When will blizzard hit tri-state area? List of all counties impacted

The National Weather Service had warned that after the storm intensifies, it can prove to be even more severe than earlier projections.

Published on: Feb 22, 2026, 21:22:27 IST

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Forecasters issued blizzard alerts for communities from Maryland to Massachusetts, with US cities on the East Coast preparing for heavy snow and damaging winds.

Blizzard warnings were sounded for New York City and Long Island, Boston and coastal communities in New Jersey. (Getty Images via AFP)

The National Weather Service had warned that after the storm intensifies, it can prove to be even more severe than earlier projections, the Associated Press reported. The blizzard is set to hit the tri-state area, with the weather service saying 1 to 2 feet of snow was possible in many areas.

Blizzard warnings were sounded for New York City and Long Island, Boston and coastal communities in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The weather service warned that flooding was also possible in parts of New York and New Jersey, according to AP.

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When will the blizzard hit the tri-state area? List of counties to be affected

Light snow begun by 8.30 am (local time) on Sunday in parts of New Jersey's Bergen county. New Jersey is under a blizzard warning and state of emergency beginning from Thursday noon, northjersey.com reported.

The blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service was expanded Sunday morning to include all of New Jersey, the Philadelphia Metro and Suburbs, all of Delaware, and Carbon and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania. The warning was also expanded in New York City to include Orange and Putnam counties in the lower Hudson Valley, according to northjersey.com.

The list of affected counties in New Jersey include:

• Atlantic County

• Bergen County

• Burlington County

• Camden County

• Cape May County

• Cumberland County

• Essex County

• Gloucester County

• Hudson County

• Hunterdon County

• Mercer County

• Middlesex County

• Monmouth County

• Morris County

• Ocean County

• Passaic County

• Salem County

• Somerset County

• Sussex County

• Union County

• Warren County

“The heavy and steadier snow will start later this afternoon and gradually increase around 2 or 3 pm,” US National Weather Service meteorologist James Tomasini told northjersey.com. Among the counties, Bergen Country can see between 16 and 19 inches of snow.

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Arya Mishra is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, and a key member of the digital news team focusing on urgent breaking developments across India and the world. With a sharp editorial instinct and strong reporting skills, Arya covers high-impact crime incidents, public safety and justice issues, political developments, education policy and international affairs, consistently delivering clear, accurate and timely journalism. Her recent reporting highlights include detailed coverage of serious criminal cases, politics as well as analyses of national education reforms and international diplomatic moves. On the world news front, she has written about global trade policy changes and security developments, including tariff shifts by the United States and strategic counter-terrorism strategies being rolled out by Ministry of Home Affairs. Arya thrives in fast-paced environments – running live blogs, crafting in-depth explainers and real-time news coverage that keeps readers informed as stories evolve. Before joining Hindustan Times, she was a part of The Indian Express online team. Outside the newsroom, she is an avid reader, with a love for thriller and suspense fiction, and enjoys music as a way to unwind. With more than three years of experience in dynamic newsrooms, Arya brings curiosity, clarity and commitment to every story she covers.Read More

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