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🌱 Patch AM: Snow Potential For Jersey City: See How Much To Expect

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What's up Jersey City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much snow Jersey City could see this weekend
  • Will this $6.2B Turnpike plan jam Jersey City with traffic?
  • Why Jersey City is a top winter day trip from NYC

Also on today's calendar: NEW YEARS EVE comedy and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Jersey Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Jersey Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: A bit of morning snow; cloudy, temps: high: 32, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 38 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Snow Potential For Jersey City: See How Much To Expect (patch.com) — Jersey City residents are being warned to prepare for a winter storm, with the National Weather Service predicting 4 to 8 inches of snow in Hudson County from Friday afternoon into Saturday. The update highlights where locals can find the city’s shoveling regulations and links to live radar, forecasts, and statewide weather alerts to track the storm’s progress.
   

2. Turnpike widening opponents ask Sherill to ‘pause' controversial $6.2B project (nj.com subscription) — A massive $6.2 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement and Turnpike project could funnel more traffic and pollution toward Jersey City, even after the state scrapped plans to widen the Hudson Extension between Bayonne and Exit 14C. Local lawmakers and advocacy groups are urging Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to pause the project, warning of bottlenecks, induced traffic, and future pressure to widen lanes through Jersey City.
   

3. 23 Fun Winter Day Trips from NYC (mommypoppins.com) — Liberty State Park and Liberty Science Center in Jersey City both make this NYC-focused winter day-trip list as easy, family-friendly escapes with skyline views and hands-on science fun. The guide mainly targets New Yorkers but offers practical tips, travel times, and suggested activities for visiting these Jersey City spots, plus many other regional winter destinations.
   

4. These are NJ's top 6 political storylines to watch in 2026 (courierpostonline.com) — New Jersey’s 2026 political year will bring a special congressional election, a huge state budget fight, and nonstop campaigning for House and Senate seats. For local residents, Liberty State Park in Jersey City is slated to host the World Cup’s main fan festival, with every match shown on big screens alongside food, entertainment, and cultural exhibits showcasing New Jersey and New York.
   

📸 Around Jersey City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 31
  • NEW YEARS EVE comedy
    The Laugh Tour Comedy Club, 555 Washington Blvd, Jersey City
    10:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Progressive Lisa McCormick blames President Donald Trump and Senator Cory Booker for rising inflation —Ed Watchdog Read on Patch
  • Not a Food Critic, Just Impressed: A Night at 87 Sussex —Antonietta LaVecchia Read on Patch
  • Share from Jersey City Animal Care & Control fb pg:
    This holiday season, after waiting patiently as one of our longest residents, Daphne got the gift of finding her furrever home! #HealthierJC … (Nextdoor Hamilton Park)
  • I'm hiring!
    Know anyone that needs a job? $20-$30+/hour depending on experience. I'm making Multiplayer Video Games and need a server guru! Great for a budding… (Nextdoor Journal Square)
  • Beloved Community Charter School posted a job opening for High School Math Teacher in Jersey City. Apply here.
  • L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-HUDSON MALL in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.

Ok Jersey City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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