The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City of Hoboken from 3 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasts call for snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Sunday morning into early Sunday evening. A cold weather advisory is also in effect from 10 p.m. tonight, through 12 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24.
The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is encouraging residents to avoid traveling during the storm, unless it’s essential, and pick up all necessary food, medication, and supplies no later than Saturday night. Staying off roads and walkways will keep you safe and allow emergency and public works teams to clear snow more quickly.
As this is anticipated to be Hoboken’s first significant snowfall in many years, residents are encouraged to use extra caution and remind themselves of how to best prepare. For more information on how to prepare: http://local.nixle.com/alert/12143515/.
Parking to be prohibited on Emergency Snow Routes
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.
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 to the curbline, which can help prevent parked vehicles from encroaching into the travel lane and allow for the effective 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.
Discounted Garage Parking Offered
A special discounted parking rate of $5 per 24-hour period is being offered at Garages B (28 2nd St.) and the Midtown Garage (371 4th St.) for residents with Resident On-Street Parking Permits or Temporary Parking Permits. Discounted parking begins at 4 p.m. Saturday and is currently scheduled to end at 4 p.m. Monday. Garage D is already full.
Please note, garages tend to fill quickly as space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular rates apply at other times.
Residents who have a Resident On-street Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit placard are reminded that overnight parking (6 p.m. to 8 a.m.) is available at a rate of $6 in Garages B, D, and Midtown every day of the year.
Street Cleaning Cancelled
Street cleaning has been cancelled for Monday, Jan. 26.
Keep Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Clear
While the City's Department of Parks, Recreation, & 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:
Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email or text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.
For more information on Hoboken's winter weather operations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/winter-weather-operations.
