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The National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning forecasts snow accumulation of up to 12 inches is possible for our area starting early on Sunday morning. Heavy snowfall will become a wintery mix into Sunday evening, and temperatures will drop, which could lead to icy conditions.

The City’s Office of Emergency Management strongly urges community members to stay off the roads, if possible, tomorrow. Staying off roads and walkways will keep you safe, allow Public Works teams to clear snow efficiently, and allow emergency services to respond quickly.  

NJ Transit will suspend Access Link, Light Rail, and bus service starting at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25. Rail service will suspend operations at 2 p.m. Rail customers will need to arrive at their final destination by Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.njtransit.com/customer-notice/2040498.  

Emergency Snow Routes to be Enforced

Due to the storm and predicted snow accumulation, snow emergency routes will be enforced as soon as the road is snow covered. Vehicles parked on snow emergency routes will be subject to ticketing and towing. This is necessary to allow emergency vehicles to move throughout Hoboken for the safety and welfare of all residents. Residents are advised to move vehicles from snow routes, prior to the start of the storm.  

Emergency snow routes in Hoboken are labeled with street signs that read “No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered.” A map of emergency snow routes is available on the City’s website: www.hobokennj.gov/snow and are listed below.  

• Fourth Street – South Side – River St. to Jackson St.  
• Willow Avenue West Side – Observer Hwy. to 11th St.  (County Road)    
• Third Street – North Side – Jackson St. to River St.      
• Ninth Street – North Side – Jackson St. to Castle Point Ter.      
• Fifth Street- South Side – Clinton St. to River St.    
• Washington Street (Both Sides)      
• Observer Highway – (Both Sides) Henderson St. to Hudson St.  (County Road)    
• 13th Street – North Side – Washington St. to Madison St.      
• 13th Street – South Side – Washington St. to Hudson St.      

Snow emergency routes will remain in place until the Office of Emergency Management declares them clear and releases them for parking. This will not occur until after snowfall ceases, the streets are plowed sufficiently, and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the flow of traffic for emergency operations.  

As a reminder, Temporary No-Parking signs have been posted on the east side of Grand Street between Third and Eighth Streets. This will allow plows to clear snow toward the curbline for removal. If snow is not cleared, it can prevent vehicles from parking within the parking lane, causing them to encroach into the travel lane and block the flow of traffic, including emergency vehicles. The signs are in effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Once the snow is cleared and signs are removed by the Hoboken Parking Utility, parking will be allowed.

Midtown has limited availability, other Municipal Garages full

Midtown Garage has very limited availability but is expected to fill up.  All remaining municipal parking garages are full at this time. As a reminder, the $5 per 24-hour discount parking is currently scheduled to end at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. To avoid delays, please plan to exit early, as lines can form when the discounted rate ends.

Keep Sidewalks & Curb Ramps Clear

While the Division of Public Works will salt and plow streets, property owners and occupants are reminded that they have six (6) hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property, along with adjoining curb ramps or curb cuts.    

Additionally, the Hoboken Fire Department is also asking residents with hydrants near their homes to clear three feet of snow from around, and a path to, the hydrant. This will allow firefighters quick access during emergencies, instead of clearing snow.  

Residents are urged to use caution when shoveling as the snow is expected to be wet and heavy. Please assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties. It is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants.    

The City performs proactive inspections and relies on citizen complaints to help identify property owners that are not meeting sidewalk safety requirements. While most property owners comply with the safety regulations, the City will issue fines to those who do not keep sidewalks clear.    

To report an un-shoveled sidewalk, please email sanitationinspectors@hobokennj.gov.    ‍

Stay informed

Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management on social media for updates:  

• Instagram: instagram.com/hobokennj/ and https://www.instagram.com/hobokenpublicsafety/
• Facebook: facebook.com/hoboken
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/CityofHoboken and https://x.com/HobokenOEM  

Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email and text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. Please provide your email as the majority of Nixle advisories are sent to an email address and not via text.

For more information on Hoboken's winter weather operations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/winter-weather-operations.