A significant winter storm is expected to impact New Jersey this weekend, prompting changes to the athletic schedule at Rutgers University. With a winter storm watch in effect for Middlesex County and forecasts predicting snowfall amounts ranging from 8 to 18 inches across the state, the Scarlet Knights have made adjustments to their events.
The wrestling team’s dual meet against No. 12 Illinois, which was initially set for Sunday at 3 p.m., has been rescheduled to Saturday at 1 p.m. The Scarlet Knights will still compete against Northwestern on Friday evening as planned.
In another change, the tennis team’s home match against Cornell, originally slated for Sunday at 5 p.m., has been canceled. However, the team’s road match against Princeton will proceed as scheduled on Saturday.
As for the women’s basketball team, their home game against No. 25 Washington is currently still on for Sunday afternoon, according to the school’s official website.
Weather forecasts suggest that road conditions may worsen over the weekend, and drivers are being advised to reconsider their travel plans, particularly for Sunday. While the timing of the storm remains uncertain, many meteorologists are emphasizing the need for caution and urging residents to stay off the roads during the worst of the weather.
This weekend’s storm could be the most significant winter event New Jersey has seen in five years, prompting experts to recommend that individuals remain home and prepare for harsher conditions.