Nor'easter Impact in Hoboken: Cancellations, Changes, More

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla gave some updates for Monday night and Tuesday after a nor'easter dumped more than a foot of snow on the area. Among other changes, street sweeping is suspended through Wednesday.

The National Weather Service said an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice could accumulate overnight, with winds as high as 45 m.p.h. The storm warning remained in effect into Tuesday morning. For Tuesday, the NWS said to expect more wind and perhaps an additional inch of snow.

Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

This map shows the predictions for the rest of the storm:

On Monday, the state traffic map showed accidents near Secaucus on the New Jersey Turnpike and a disabled tractor trailer on Route 495.

The city of Hoboken gave the following updates late Monday:

• Street sweeping is now suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Parking meters will remain in effect to help facilitate the clearing of parking lanes in commercial districts. All other parking rules and regulations remain in effect.
• "The National Weather Service was forecasting continued heavy snow into Tuesday. Snowfall rates this afternoon and evening could reach 2-3 inches per hour, with near blizzard conditions. Residents are asked to avoid travel especially on roadways, and to stay home to the greatest extent possible."

• The Hoboken Department of Environmental Services and crews from Hudson County currently have eight plows out throughout Hoboken clearing roadways. Streets were pre-treated with brine yesterday in advance of the storm. Staying off of roadways will assist crews as they continue plowing operations through Tuesday.
• The Port Authority has suspended all PATH train service as of 3 p.m. Monday. New Jersey Transit has suspended all bus and rail service. (Note: Ferry service was suspended Monday and mostly suspended Tuesday; see the update here.)
• Emergency snow routes will remain in effect overnight and throughout the storm. To view emergency snow routes, please visit http://www.hobokennj.gov/snow.
• PSE&G has prepared with additional personnel who are ready to respond in case of power outages. If you lose power, please report it online at https://nj.pseg.com/outageandgasleaks, text OUT to 4PSEG (47734) or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
• The city provided an update on the COVID-19 testing schedule for Tuesday with Riverside Medical Group and Prompt MD. (See Nixle here.)
• To report an unplowed street, unshoveled sidewalk, or other problem, residents can submit an online complaint via Hoboken 311.

Hoboken schools were remote for Tuesday after being closed Monday.

North Jersey police offered various tips:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, or space heaters. If using space heaters, plug only one directly into a wall outlet (never use extension cords or power strips).
• Do not run snow blowers in garages – it is a carbon monoxide and fire hazard. Never attempt to fix a clogged or inoperative snow blower with the engine running – responders have witnessed serious injuries and loss of fingers/hands as a result.
• Treat any downed wires as if they were live- stay clear away from them. Report them to emergency services. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your house. Never fuel generators when the engine is running or hot.
• Report all power outages to PSEG at 1-800-736-7734 (PSEG).
• If you have outside gas meters, make sure the regulator vents are clear of snow.
• If you have a direct wall-vent furnace or water heater, make sure snow does not block the pipe outside your home. If you have direct vent heating appliance and you notice your heat has stopped working, you should check the vent to ensure it did not get blocked.
• Follow safety and heart healthy tips when shoveling.

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