Here Comes The (Possible) Pain, Hoboken: City Preps For Weekend Snow Storm

Hoboken, NJ – City officials in Hoboken are warning residents to prepare for a possible snowstorm this weekend.

A National Weather Service Blizzard Watch has been issued for 6 a.m. on Saturday until Sunday afternoon in Hoboken, New York City, the coastal portions of Northeast New Jersey and Long Island.

• See related article: Blizzard Watch Issued For Hoboken

“We are closely monitoring forecasts and preparing,” city officials stated via a Wednesday Twitter post. “Brine will be applied to roads on Thursday in preparation for snow.”

City officials repeated the storm warning on Thursday morning.

HUDSON COUNTY

The Hudson County Roads Division told NJ.com that the department will be using 40 workers to operate 35 pieces of equipment while covering 169 Hudson County lane miles, including county parks.

County-managed roadways will be treated with liquid brine and salt, an administrator told NJ.com.

• See related article: Hoboken School Snow Days, Delayed Openings: What To Do For 2016

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