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City of Newark Police Division
Saturday February 21st, 2026 :: 05:14 p.m. EST

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE - Snow Accumulations of 7 to 10 Inches Anticipated - Sunday, February 22nd

Residents Asked to Be Mindful of No Parking on Snow-Covered Roadways Signs

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., reports that snow is predicted, with accumulations of 7” to 10” expected on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.

All residents are asked to be mindful of the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations due to the expected snowfall. Signs have been posted on streets throughout the City of Newark to notify motorists of the streets designated for No Parking on Snow-Covered Roads.

Motorist are urged to look for the sign pictured below to identify the streets designated for no parking. Police will tow vehicles during the snow Emergency under a city ordinance 23:6–2.

Whenever snow has fallen, and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway, no vehicle shall be parked on major roadways or portions thereof.

There will be no vehicle relocations. Vehicle owners will be responsible for towing costs. Residence may park at Newark Public School parking lots. Visit www.newarknj.gov for available lot locations. 
 
Double parking is also prohibited during snow emergencies to enable snow plows to clear the roadways.
 
Please visit the Department of Public Safety’s website: www.newarkpublicsafety.org. Click Police Division, Media Room, and Weather.

Please call: 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather-related matters. Dial 911 for emergencies. #newarknj #traffic #snowstorm

Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000

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