The National Weather Service released an updated special weather statement at 5:25 a.m. on Monday until 7 a.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.

Planning to travel late Friday or early Saturday? Get ready for slick roads, low visibility, and New Jersey breaking out the shovels and salt once again.

New York City issued its first Winter Storm Warning in nearly 4 years, with 3-5 inches of snow expected widespread and up to 8 inches possible in some areas. Hazardous travel conditions anticipated Friday into Saturday.

: Ice emerging as major concern in tonight’s winter storm. Snowfall totals cut. A messy winter storm is expected to hit New Jersey Friday night and could drop up to 9 or more inches of snow in northern counties by Saturday evening,

It wasn’t a white Christmas. But it will surely be a white weekend. An area of low pressure approaching the tri-state Friday is expected to bring accumulating snow by late afternoon into Saturday morning.

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.

New Jersey faces a dangerous ice threat as the National Weather Service slashes snow totals. All 21 counties remain under a state of emergency amid travel chaos.