Toms River Schools Closed Because Of Winter Storm

Toms River NJ

03 January, 2022

7:15 AM

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District announced it is closed for Monday ahead of a winter storm that is predicted to bring at least 4 inches of snow to Ocean County. The district make the announcement early Monday morning. "Due to inclement weather, Monday Jan. 3, 2022 is a snow day and all schools will be closed," the notice on the district's website said. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for five counties, including Ocean, from 4 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday, warning that the storm could bring 4 to 6 inches and possibly more to the southeastern part of New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for those counties ahead of the storm, and urged people to be careful. "The anticipated winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, wind gusts, and coastal flooding in parts of Southern New Jersey," Murphy said. "Residents should stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols." The Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools will be closed Monday because of the anticipated storm, including the evening adult school classes. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters here, or download our app to have breaking news alerts sent right to your phone. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Toms River Patch on Facebook.