Heavy Snow Prompts Closures As Winter Storm Hits Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A winter storm continues to push through Cherry Hill on Monday, prompting closures, highway restrictions and calls for drivers to stay off the roads.

Snowfall is expected to peak late morning and midday, with most of the accumulation coming before 3 p.m. Monday, according to forecasters. But the snow will continue into Monday night as temperatures fall below freezing.

The National Weather Service expects 2 to 4 inches of snow overall.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for six South Jersey counties, including Camden, in effect until 10 p.m. Monday.

Despite snowfall tapering off, travel could still be "very difficult" in the evening, Murphy said.

"Drivers should stay off the roads if possible, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols," Murphy said.

Cherry Hill's Department of Public Works began treating roadways over the weekend to prepare for the storm.

"Depending on the duration and amount of snowfall, township trucks may plow your street several times," the township said before the storm. "As snow rolls off our plows, it sometimes accumulates in driveway aprons. Please understand that this is unavoidable and it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear it."

Cherry Hill's municipal offices are closed Monday, and trash and recycling pickup has been pushed to Tuesday.

The Township Council's re-organization meeting has also been rescheduled to Tuesday.

Cherry Hill Public School students already had the day off on Monday because of a teacher in-service day, which is now virtual because of the snowfall.

Portions of the New Jersey Turnpike have lowered their speed limits Monday morning as crews plow and salt the highway. Check 511NJ for roadway conditions.

Here's the National Weather Service's latest forecast for Cherry Hill:

• Monday: Snow. High near 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
• Monday night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
• Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.