Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency effective 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, due to a winter storm. The storm is expected to cause dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. Snow accumulations are expected to reach 5 to 8 inches in parts of the st ate, with temperatures remaining below freezing throughout the weekend. WINTER STORM FORECAST: Read the last from the NBC10 First Alert Weather team “Starting this afternoon, we will experience a severe weather storm bringing dangerous outdoor conditions to our state,” Acting Governor Way said. “This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact holiday travel. We are urging travelers to avoid travel during the storm and allow crews to tend to the roads. Drivers should plan their travel accordingly, monitor conditions and road closures, and follow all safety protocols.” The Acting Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information. Residents should also monitor local forecasts, warnings, and watches.For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at http://www.weather.gov/okx/  For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at https://www.weather.gov/phi/   Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions Also Friday, New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Conner issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction for multiple interstates in New Jersey beginning at 3 p.m. Friday. The commercial vehicle travel restriction is for: I-78 (entire length) I-80 (entire length) I-280 (entire length) I-287 (entire length) NJ Route 440, from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287 The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to: All tractor trailers (exceptions as listed in the Administrative Order) Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks Passenger vehicles pulling trailers Recreational vehicles Motorcycles This restriction DOES NOT apply to: The New Jersey Turnpike The Garden State Parkway The Atlantic City Expressway Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order. Trucks that are already in New Jersey when the travel restrictions go into place are encouraged to pull off in truck stops to wait out the storm – DO NOT PARK ON SHOULDERS. ...read more read less