Full Notification

BLIZZARD WARNING STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
WINTER STORM PARKING & SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau

A blizzard warning has been issued, and a State of Emergency will be in effect for the anticipated winter storm beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 and continuing into Monday, February 23, 2026.

Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions are expected. Essential Borough personnel, including the Department of Public Works and emergency services, will be actively engaged in storm response and snow removal operations.

Residents are respectfully requested to make every effort to remove vehicles from Borough roadways during this time. Keeping vehicles off the streets allows the Department of Public Works to plow curb to curb, improves roadway conditions more efficiently, and ensures that police, fire, and EMS units can access streets without delay. Your cooperation significantly reduces the need for repeated snow removal operations and enhances overall public safety.

Temporary Overnight Parking
Beginning Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM, overnight parking will be permitted at the following school properties:

Washington School
Roosevelt School
Lincoln Middle School

Vehicles parked on school property must not block entrances, exits, or driveways. All vehicles must be removed no later than Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Snow Emergency Ordinance Chapter 505-75
When snowfall accumulation reaches two (2) inches or more, vehicles must be removed from designated Borough roadways in accordance with Chapter 505-75. A list of affected streets and the full ordinance may be reviewed at:
https://ecode360.com/14639274

24-Hour Parking Restriction Ordinance Chapter 505-49
Vehicles may not be parked on Borough streets for more than 24 consecutive hours. The ordinance may be reviewed at:
https://ecode360.com/14639171

Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Chapter 444-14
Property owners are responsible for removing snow and/or ice from sidewalks within eight (8) hours of daylight after snowfall has ended. The ordinance may be reviewed at:
https://ecode360.com/14638542

Residents are encouraged to monitor official Borough communications and Nixle alerts for any additional updates or formal snow parking advisories.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and partnership in keeping the Borough of Hawthorne safe during this significant winter weather event.