Governor Phil Murphy is declaring a state of emergency in New Jersey starting at midnight Tuesday as second storm is expected to moving through the region.

Phil says up to 8 inches of snow may possibly fall in some northern New Jersey areas.

Murphy advised people not to go out in the bad weather and to report any power failures with their electric utility.

The governor said that the “ Interstates 287 and 78 will be closed to commercial vehicles when the declaration takes effect.”

The latest forecasts indicate NJ will get snow and a wintry mix tonight and into the morning.

I am declaring a State of Emergency for the entire state effective midnight tonight.

Please use caution when traveling. For updates, follow @NJSP, @ReadyNJ, @NJBPU, and @NJDOT_info.

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) February 11, 2019

People who are living in South Jersey are freeing up the nightlong snow and getting round for round two of wintry weather.

As per the Media reports, On Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, they’ve been able to push most of the snow off to the side. Some of the side streets, however, still have more snow.

Many people in the area have been clearing up the sidewalks and getting any moisture away before it refreezes.

“It’s what I expected, actually. We were all raring to go as soon as we got out the door this morning with the shovel and salt,” said Richard Renner, of Collingswood.

Gino’s Trucking, a Department of Transportation contractor, has been bringing some serious power clearing the roads on Marlton Pike.

“These are the heavy-duty plows that can do snow up to 20 inches,” said Gino Yildiz.

According to the media report, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) deployed about 700 salt trucks and plows Sunday night into Monday morning. With the snow continued through the morning rush, many South Jersey schools opted for late openings and saw the decision pay off with plows able to finally clear most roads to the blacktop.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the area through Tuesday evening.

-Sai Kumar