Full Notification

Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency for all 21 NJ counties due to a Winter Storm Warning currently in effect, as up to 9 inches of snow is possible tonight into tomorrow. 

According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest snowfall will likely occur between 6 p.m. and midnight tonight. The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management urges residents to stay off the roads and avoid travel as visibility will be low and travel could be very difficult. Those who must travel should consider delaying their trip until tomorrow afternoon or seek to utilize mass transit.

Emergency Snow Routes now in effect

Emergency Snow Routes are now in effect and are being enforced. Vehicles that remain parked on emergency snow routes are subject to ticketing and towing. This is necessary to assist Hoboken police, fire, and EMS in responding to resident emergencies during 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 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 to allow plows to completely 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. The signs are in effect until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27. 

REMINDER: Garage D full; $5 Parking in Municipal Garage B and Midtown Garage 

As a reminder, Garage D is currently at capacity, but Garage B at 28 Second St. and the Midtown Garage at 371 Fourth St. still have limited availability for residents with Resident On-Street Parking Permits or Temporary Parking Permits seeking to park their vehicles for a special discounted parking rate of $5 per 24-hour period due to the storm. Discounted parking is scheduled to end tomorrow, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m. 

Please note, garages fill quickly as space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and some individuals choose to park their vehicles early at posted rates. Regular rates apply at other times. 

Keep Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Clear 

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.  

Residents are urged to use caution when shoveling and to 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 

The Office of Emergency Management continues to urge residents to avoid traveling and remain off the roads if possible.  

Residents are advised to monitor local weather reports and prepare accordingly. Updates will be provided through the City’s X page (@CityofHoboken), the OEM X page (@HobokenOEM) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken). Residents can also sign up to receive email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.      

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