Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey as a winter storm approaches the Garden State.

The state of emergency will go into effect on Saturday at 5 p.m.

The News 12 Storm Watch Team says that this winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and icing conditions very late Saturday night, through all of Sunday and lasting into Monday morning.

Weather officials say that this storm will produce most of the snow on Sunday morning. They expect that it will be followed by icy conditions that will make traveling around the state difficult and dangerous.

Sherrill is urging all New Jersey residents to stay off the roadways as much as possible to allow road crews to clear the snow and to allow emergency vehicles easier access to respond to calls.

The governor is also urging residents to get fuel for generators ahead of the storm and to keep their cellphone and smart devices charged.

She is also reminding people to stay away from any power lines that could come down during the storm. Utility officials are telling residents to report any power outages to their respective utility companies.

Information on warming centers for those without shelter from the cold can be found at 211NJ.org.