Nor’easter Forecast In Hoboken: What To Expect (UPDATED)

HOBOKEN, NJ — A “major" nor'easter is expected to impact Hoboken starting Wednesday afternoon, producing plowable snow or heavy rain and packing 35 to 55-mph winds.

The National Weather Service is now labeling the "major" system a "nor'easter" since it's expected to produce strong, sustained damaging winds and precipitation over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

Forecast specifically for Hoboken

The Accuweather forecast specifically for Hoboken is here. Note that initial totals reflect what will fall Wednesday afternoon and evening; subsequent numbers reflect what will be added overnight into Thursday.

The forecast calls for snow to begin around 4 p.m., accumulating 1-3 inches in the afternoon and as much as an additional 6-10 inches overnight and into Thursday morning.

Accuweather notes that for Hoboken on Wednesday night into Thursday, "Very windy with heavy snow; mixed with sleet early, 6-10 in; roads will be snow-packed and slippery."

Here is the information on the schools:

The Hoboken schools will have a 1 p.m. dismissal Wednesday and remote learning Thursday. Find out more about the Snow Day policy and schedule here.

Hoboken officials sent around this information on Tuesday:

"The National Weather Service is projecting a substantial snowstorm for our region, with snow predicted between approximately Wednesday at 2 p.m and Thursday at 11 a.m. Snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches, with localized higher amounts are possible. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/cityofhoboken) and Facebook (facebook.com/hoboken) or sign up to receive email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. For emergencies, please call the Hoboken Police Department at 201-420-2100."

Parking will be prohibited on Emergency Snow Routes

• Washington Street (Both Sides)
• Observer Highway – (Both Sides) Henderson St to Hudson St
• Willow Avenue West Side – Observer Hwy to 11th St
• 3rd Street – North Side – Jackson St to River St
• 4th Street – South Side – River St to Jackson St
• 5th Street- South Side – Clinton St to River St
• 9th Street – North Side – Jackson St to Castle Point Terrace
• 13th Street – North Side – Washington St to Madison St
• 13th Street – South Side – Washington St to Hudson St

For more information on snow routes and preparations, read the city's alert here.

Forecasters said Tuesday that statewide, the storm will be fierce enough to knock down power lines and cause power outages and other damage, packing gale-force winds as strong as 35 to 55 mph across the state between 7 a.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Here are expected snow totals:

State officials said they have more than 400 pieces of road equipment available to make the roads safe, even though fewer people are taking to the roads because of the coronavirus outbreak.

AccuWeather is saying the system could be the "most significant winter storm in several years," one that could potentially become highly impactful and disruptive as the first round of coronavirus vaccines continue to be shipped around the country.

AccuWeather is warning of major disruptions to travel and even travel shutdowns, as well as shipping delays, school closings and power outages from this "blockbuster storm," – even though a number of New Jersey school districts have said they'll opt to go remote instead of closing.

This is the general forecast for New Jersey, as of Tuesday:

• Wednesday: Snow and/or rain, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
• Wednesday night: Snow and/or rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of two to 14 inches possible.
• Thursday: A chance of snow before 8 a.m., then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
• Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

State officials said they have more than 400 pieces of road equipment available to make the roads safe, even though fewer people are taking to the roads because of the coronavirus outbreak.

AccuWeather is saying the system could be the "most significant winter storm in several years," one that could potentially become highly impactful and disruptive as the first round of coronavirus vaccines continue to be shipped around the country.

AccuWeather is warning of major disruptions to travel and even travel shutdowns, as well as shipping delays, school closings and power outages from this "blockbuster storm," – even though a number of New Jersey school districts have said they'll opt to go remote instead of closing.

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