Here’s How Snow Forecast Is Impacting Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ — As New Jersey battens down amid a state of emergency, and weather forecasters call for a winter snowstorm on Wednesday, Hoboken officials are making their own preparations.

In Hudson County, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire area, beginning at noon on Wednesday and lasting until 6 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Hudson County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Total snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected across much of the area on Wednesday. Snowfall rates of up to one half inch per hour are possible during the evening commute, OEM officials stated.

“Travel will be hazardous during the Wednesday evening commute,” the OEM stated. “Hazardous travel will continue Wednesday night, especially on secondary and untreated surfaces.”

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PARKING, SHOVELING

Snow emergency routes are not in effect at this time, Hoboken city officials stated at 8:42 a.m.

Street cleaning remains in effect, but may be updated later in the day, officials said, suggesting that residents check the city’s social media pages.

“Property owners/occupants are reminded that they have six 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,” officials said.

“Residents are urged to assist elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing snow from their properties,” officials added. “It is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants. The city is responsible for clearing sidewalks around city-owned properties.”

According to officials, the city performs “proactive inspections” and also relies on citizen complaints to help 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,” officials stated.

To report an unplowed street, unshoveled sidewalk, or other problem, residents can submit an online complaint via www.hoboken311.com or via the Hoboken 311 mobile application.

SCHOOLS

The Hoboken Public School District operated on a 1 p.m. early dismissal schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 20, along with all other Hudson County Public School Districts, due to the approaching inclement weather, administrators stated.

All afternoon activities, including “Passport to Learning,” were cancelled.

In addition to local public schools, due to the winter storm, Stevens Institute of Technology closed early Wednesday at 3 p.m.

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