By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
UPDATE: N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to snow, ice storm for Friday
Though he said the weather forecast has taken a “slightly positive turn” and he has not issued a state of emergency, Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday urged residents to avoid the Friday morning commute as a winter storm is set to bring a messy mix of snow and ice to the northern half of New Jersey.
“If you have the ability to work later than usual or work from home, that’s probably a good time to exercise that option,” Murphy said during a virtual weather briefing. “This is a good one to sit out.”
