NJ Transit Winter Storm Fern shutdowns begin Sunday as the storm closes in, with forecasts calling for heavy snow and ice and totals that could reach nearly two feet in parts of the state.

NJ Transit Winter Storm Fern shutdowns: what stops Sunday
The transit authority will halt buses, light rail, and access link service systemwide starting at 4 a.m. Sunday.
Christopher Sadowski

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Officials said the NJ Transit service suspension Sunday starts at 4 a.m., when buses, light rail, and Access Link will be halted systemwide, as described in NJ TRANSIT Announces Service Updates for Sunday, January 25.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the plan Saturday at a press conference in Newark, and it was later echoed in an ICYMI statement from Governor Mikie Sherrill. Rail service will continue to operate until 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Sherrill said the state will monitor conditions through the day Sunday before communicating Monday’s service plan. She also declared a New Jersey state of emergency as Winter Storm Fern moves in.

NJ Transit Winter Storm Fern shutdowns and road restrictions

A commercial vehicle ban takes effect at midnight, and roads will be limited to emergency traffic. Officials said bus service could be the first to resume after the storm, though timing will depend on how severe conditions are. Sherrill urged residents to stay off the roads on Sunday, warning that dangerous conditions will begin forming Saturday night.

The National Weather Service has issued a New Jersey winter storm warning from 3 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday, cautioning that whiteout conditions and hazardous travel are possible.

Forecast: snow totals by region across New Jersey

According to the governor, the system is expected to reach South Jersey around 7 a.m. before moving north. Other parts of the state could be slammed with up to 14 inches as it advances. Coastal regions may pick up about 6 inches of snow, while South and Central Jersey could see 6 to 10 inches. North Jersey is bracing for 8 to 14 inches.

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said the agency’s focus is keeping New Jersey residents safe and restoring service as quickly as possible once the storm has passed. Riders are encouraged to check NJ TRANSIT severe weather information for updates.

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