Snowstorm Forces New Jersey Schools to Delay or Cancel Classes as Safety Concerns Grow

After a major snowstorm on Sunday, numerous New Jersey school districts have delayed openings and closures for Monday, December 15, 2025. The decision was taken after heavy snowfall, power outages, and risky storm travel.

The state received 5–8 inches of snow Sunday for hours. Though snowfall intensity fluctuated, high gusts produced nighttime troubles. Student and professional commuters early Monday faced thousands of powerless homes and businesses late Sunday.

Cold temperatures after snowfall may turn untreated roads, walkways, and parking lots black ice, forecasters say. Morning visibility is weak and surfaces are clear, making concealed ice dangerous. These incidents prompted state school scheduling changes for student safety.

Many New Jersey schools delayed openings and closings Monday. These changes effect Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, and Somerset counties. Local officials said road crews removed snow and ice late Sunday night, but unsafe conditions halted operations.

Transport and emergency management advised caution, especially in the morning. Parents should follow school district announcements because overnight temperatures and road treatment work change quickly.

December in New Jersey may worsen after this season’s deadliest storm. Officials advise families to prepare, travel longer, and follow cooler air advisories.

School authorities stress flexibility during cleanup and power restoration. Morning ice can interrupt plans. Districts promote student return safety and stability.

Sources
New Jersey Department of Transportation
New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
National Weather Service