Lawrence Township Blizzard 2026: School Closure, Office Closings & More

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lawrence Township Public Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, due to an impending winter storm. All after-school activities and evening programs have also been canceled.

A major winter storm is bringing blizzard conditions across New Jersey, prompting Gov. Mikie Sherrill to declare a state of emergency. The National Weather Service forecast 10 to 20 inches of snow, with the heaviest snowfall expected Sunday night into Monday morning. Wind gusts in coastal counties could reach 55 mph, with snowfall rates possibly exceeding 2 inches per hour.

All Lawrence Township municipal offices will be closed Monday. Officials said offices will reopen as conditions allow, with updates to be provided as they become available. For emergencies, residents should call 911. For non-emergency inquiries, residents can visit the township website.

Garbage collection scheduled for Monday has been postponed to Saturday. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Residents who experience a water emergency — including water main breaks, service line leaks, toppled fire hydrants or ruptured fire lines — should contact Trenton Water Works' 24-hour emergency line at (609) 989-3222. Callers should be prepared to provide their exact location.

Officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly overnight and into Monday morning, and to stay safe as storm conditions develop.

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