Alert
Winter Storm Warning - State of Emergency Remains In Effect
Update: Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 8:00 PM
A Message from the Haledon Office of Emergency Management
WINTER STORM WARNING – STATE OF EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT - AVOID ALL NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL – DO NOT SHOVEL SNOW INTO ROADWAYS
On behalf of Mayor Michael Johnson and Haledon Emergency Management Coordinator Carlos Aymat, the Haledon Office of Emergency Management provides the following update regarding the ongoing winter storm.
The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Haledon through Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Snow is currently falling across the borough, with storm total accumulations remaining in the range of 10 to 14 inches. Temperatures remain well below freezing and will continue to do so through Monday, resulting in hazardous travel conditions and prolonged snow and ice cover.
Residents are strongly advised to avoid ALL non-essential travel tonight and into Monday, and to remain indoors whenever possible. Road conditions are dangerous, and conditions will remain challenging through the overnight hours. Residents are also urged to continue keeping pets indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Emergency No Parking – REMAINS IN EFFECT
Pursuant to Borough of Haledon Resolution 2026-034, Emergency No Parking remains in effect on both sides of the street while roadways are snow-covered on the following borough roads:
Ford Road
Cypress Avenue
Paterson Avenue
Ryerson Avenue
Albanese Road
Residents are strongly urged to park vehicles in driveways to allow Department of Public Works (DPW) crews to safely and effectively clear snow. Emergency No Parking signs reading “Emergency No Parking When Snow Covered” are posted and will be enforced.
Important Reminders to Haledon Residents:
Snow Removal: All snow, including sidewalks and vehicles, must be cleared within 24 hours after the snowfall ends, in accordance with the Haledon Municipal Code. Violations may result in a summons.
Do NOT shovel or throw snow into public roadways. This is prohibited and subject to enforcement.
Parking Space Savers: The use of objects to reserve parking spaces is prohibited.
Fire Hydrants: Residents are asked to clear snow around fire hydrants to ensure emergency access.
Parking: Whenever possible, park in your driveway to assist DPW snow removal operations.
Community Safety: Residents are encouraged to check on elderly and disabled neighbors, particularly those who may need assistance during prolonged cold weather and hazardous conditions.
Closures and Service Impacts – Monday, January 26, 2026:
All Haledon Borough offices, the Haledon Public Library, and the Haledon Recreation Center will be closed.
Haledon Public School, Manchester Regional High School, and Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools will be closed.
Curbside garbage pickup has been canceled.
The Haledon Office of Emergency Management thanks residents for their continued cooperation as our crews work to address this storm.
Please stay safe, stay informed, and stay prepared.
#Haledon #OurCommunity #CURE
Instructions:
Avoid non-essential travel and remain indoors. Please consider checking on handicapped and elderly neighbors.
Address/Location
Haledon Police Department
510 Belmont Ave
Haledon, NJ 07508
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-790-4444
Deputy Chief of Police George Guzman, Jr. - Deputy OEM Director
Office of the Police Administration
[email protected]
973-790-4444
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning