Mercer County Schools Closed Due To Inclement Weather

MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Friday's winter storm has led to several schools and some college campus closings in Mercer County.

The storm could drop as much as 5 inches of snow in some parts of the region.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m., for all of Mercer County and New Jersey.

Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. The lowest amounts will be found north of I-80, and the highest amounts south of I-78, according to the NWS.

Here are the schools that have closed for Friday:

• Princeton Public Schools
• Lawrence Township Public Schools
• East Windsor Regional School District
• West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District
• Hamilton Township Public Schools
• Ewing Public Schools
• Hopewell School District
• Trenton School District
• Robbinsville Public Schools

Here's a list of college campuses that are closed today:

• The College of New Jersey (remote learning)
• Rider University (remote)

Temperatures will rapidly drop into the teens late Friday night. Any untreated roads will become icy and dangerous, the NWS said.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook was also issued for Mercer County. Snow and/or sleet accumulations may result in significant travel disruptions, the NWS said.