Bad Weather In Hoboken, Forecasters Say: Snow, Sidewalks

HOBOKEN, NJ — Bad weather may be on the way, forecasters say. And Hoboken is among the towns preparing for an early winter storm that’s predicted to cause problems across New Jersey.

In some parts of the state, forecasters are calling for as much as a foot of snow on Monday and early Tuesday. The prediction is more modest for Hoboken, which may see daytime snow accumulation of less than half an inch, and nighttime accumulation of 2 to 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

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Hoboken city officials issued the following message on Monday:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area which remains in effect through Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible. Residents are encouraged to monitor the city twitter and facebook account, or sign up to receive free email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. For emergencies, call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100.”

According to city officials:

• Snow Emergency Routes are not in effect for Monday or Tuesday.
• Street Cleaning remains in effect until further notice.
• Property owners/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 wheelchair ramps or curb cuts. Residents are urged to 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 also relies on citizen complaints to help us identify those property owners that are not meeting sidewalk safety requirements. The vast majority of property owners comply with these regulations, but the City will issue fines to those who do not keep sidewalks clear.
• To report an unplowed street, unshoveled sidewalk, or other problem, residents can submit an online complaint via https://www.hobokennj.gov/311 or via the Hoboken 311 mobile application.

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