Winter Storm Warning: Statewide State of Emergency in effect

The State of Emergency declared by Governor Sherrill and a National Weather Service (NWS) Winter Storm Warning remain in effect for the City of Hoboken. NWS continues to forecast total snow accumulation of up to 12 inches for our area. Total snowfall will be determined by a forecasted shift to a wintery mix of snow and sleet later this evening into Monday as temperatures drop, which could lead to icy conditions.

Public Works teams are out plowing and salting roads and shoveling public property. Snow Emergency Routes are in effect, and the Hoboken Parking Utility has been making courtesy reminder calls to residents on record who were parking on these routes early this morning to move their vehicles. Towing has begun to ensure these routes remain clear so they can be effectively plowed, and emergency vehicles can respond to emergencies quickly and safely. If your car is parked on an emergency snow route, please move it immediately, or it will be towed.

The Office of Emergency Management urges residents to stay off the roads.

Emergency Snow Routes in effect

Snow emergency routes are being enforced, and towing has begun. This is necessary to allow emergency vehicles to move throughout Hoboken for the safety and welfare of all residents.

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 are in effect 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. Once the snow is cleared and signs are removed by the Hoboken Parking Utility, parking will be allowed.

Municipal Garages Full

All municipal parking garages are full at this time. As a reminder, 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.

Cancellations & closures

As a reminder, the City's Division of Recreation has cancelled all recreation programs scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, and has additionally cancelled all programs on Monday, Jan. 26.

The Hoboken Public Library has announced it will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, and Monday, Jan. 26.

Citi Bike has announced all docking satiations and bike share services will temporarily close on Sunday, Jan. 25, starting at 12 p.m. due to the storm. Riders are encouraged to check the Citi Bike and Lyft apps for service updates.

As a reminder, street cleaning has been suspended for Monday, Jan. 26.

Keep Sidewalks & Curb Ramps Clear

While the Division of Public Works is salting and plowing 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 [email protected].

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.