A state of emergency has been declared throughout New Jersey as a quick, but powerful winter storm is expected to dump 4 to 9 inches of snow and sleet across much of the state. The state of emergency takes effect at 1 p.m. and includes all 21 counties. A commercial vehicle restriction takes effect at 3 p.m.

Airlines canceled more than 1,200 U.S. flights on Friday ahead of a large winter storm that's expected to hit the Northeast U.S. overnight Friday. American, Delta, Southwest and other airlines waived change fees and fare differences for customers.

At 2:41 p.m. EST on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch valid from Sunday 1 p.m. EST until Monday 7 p.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, Marquette, Alger, Luce,

The potential for flooding remains high because parts of the ground remain heavily saturated. Weather officials warn that rainfall will quickly turn into runoff.

Despite lower snow totals, a winter storm Friday is expected to bring “quite messy” conditions to the Lehigh Valley.

A major winter storm rolled into Southern California forcing hundreds of evacuations while threatening flooding and travel delays through Christmas.

Airlines canceled hundreds of flights in and out of New York City area airports Friday ahead of a winter storm expected to bring as much as 8 inches of snow to the area.