ADVISORIES

Winter Storm 2026 Resource Page

Table of Contents:

1. Alert Status: Code Blue Alert Active (January 23 – February 5, 2026)
2. Weather Advisory: Major Snow Event Expected – 8+ inches possible, Early Sunday morning through early Monday.
3. Snow Removal Dos and Don’ts
4. Resident Responsibilities - Snow and Ice Removal  
5. Parking Information During Snow Events
6. Public Parking Lots
7. City Snow Removal Operations
8. Emergency Shelters and Warming Centers
9. Special Populations & Services 
10. Contact Information & Hotlines
11. Additional Resources & Links

Snow Removal Do's and Don'ts:

✓ DO: Clear sidewalks, curbs, and gutters promptly after snowfall stops

✓ DO: Create a path at least 48 inches wide on your sidewalk

✓ DO: Clear corner ramps and crosswalks if you have a corner property

✓ DO: Bank cleared snow within 3 feet of the curb (space permitting)

✓ DO: Monitor sidewalks continuously and re-clear if ice forms

✗ DON'T: Shovel or throw snow into the street after it has been plowed

✗ DON'T: Deposit snow or ice into sewers or storm drains

✗ DON'T: Allow ice to remain on sidewalks – it must be removed or treated

✗ DON'T: Wait until the last minute to clear snow

✗ DON'T: Block fire hydrants with snow piles

✗ DON'T: Push snow onto neighboring properties or crosswalks

Resident Responsibilities – Snow & Ice Removal

Residential Properties

Requirements:

•       Clear sidewalks, curbs, and gutters within 8 hours after snowfall stops

•       If snow stops at night: Complete removal within 8 hours after sunrise

•       Create a path of travel at least 48 inches wide (space permitting)

•       Corner properties: Also clear corner ramps, adjacent gutters, and crosswalks up to the plow line

Commercial Properties

Requirements:

•       Clear sidewalks and gutters within 4 hours after snowfall stops

•       If snow stops at night: Complete removal within 4 hours after sunrise

•       Create a path of travel at least 48 inches wide (space permitting)

•       Corner properties: Same requirements as residential

Ice Monitoring

•       Property owners must continuously monitor sidewalks for ice formation

•       Ice must not be allowed to remain on sidewalks and impede pedestrian traffic

•       Re-treat or re-clear as conditions change

Enforcement & Penalties

•       Violations subject to penalties under Municipal Code Chapter 1, § 1-25

•       If not removed within 12 hours of daylight, the City may remove snow/ice

•       Removal costs become a lien on the property

•       Charges added to property taxes

Parking Information During Snow Events

Snow Emergency Routes

1. Designated Snow Emergency Route streets require special attention during snow events
2. Vehicles parked on Snow Emergency Routes may be subject to towing during active snow removal operations
3. Check posted signage on your street to determine if it is a Snow Emergency Route
4. Move vehicles to non-emergency routes before snow begins

CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE MAP OF EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES

Available Parking Lots

1. The City and local partners are making parking lots available to residents
2. They will be open for parking at 9 AM on Saturday, January 24. Cars should be removed by 5 PM on Monday, January 26. 
3. Please see below for the list of available lots. 

When to Move Your Vehicle

1. Move vehicles off Snow Emergency Routes when a snow emergency is declared
2. Do not park in front of fire hydrants – keep hydrants visible and accessible
3. Avoid parking at corners or near crosswalks where snow may be piled.
4. If possible, park on the odd/even side of the street as directed by city announcements

Street Cleaning

1. Street cleaning will be canceled on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 
2. Check city announcements for any suspension or modification of street cleaning
3. Follow JC Alert notifications for real-time parking regulation updates

Towing & Enforcement

1. Vehicles blocking corners or crosswalks may be towed 
2. Do not abandon vehicles in the street during snow events
3. If your vehicle is towed, contact the Jersey City Police Department for retrieval information

4. Designation of Snow-Emergency No-Parking Areas

   §332-34.- Whenever snow has fallen, and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway, no vehicle shall be parked on either side of any of the streets on the map and listed in the table below.
   
   The above parking prohibitions shall remain in effect after the snow has ceased until the streets have been sufficiently plowed, and parking will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic.

Public Parking Lots

Please move cars off Snow Emergency No-Parking Areas and park in the listed Municipal and School Lots below:
Start time 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday.
The vehicle will be removed if left at the locations past 5:00 pm.
Jersey City Lots (12 total)

Board of Education Lots:

Note: Move your vehicle BEFORE snow begins to avoid towing and ensure streets can be properly plowed.

City Snow Removal Operations

Emergency Operations Status

1. Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) activated at Level 2
2. Emergency Operations Center is coordinating all city assets

Snow Removal Operations Locations

Two secured locations for snow removal operations if needed:

1. Over 100 vehicles are standing by for snow removal 
2. Over 2,500 tons of salt are prepositioned 
3. Streets are being pre-treated 

Snow Emergency Routes

1. Vehicles parked on designated Snow Emergency Route streets may be towed
2. Check posted signage on your street
3. Move vehicles before snow begins to avoid towing
4. Do not park on street corners 

TRASH COLLECTION & STREET CLEANING

1. Trash Collection - Sunday Canceled 
2. Street Cleaning - Suspended

Emergency Shelters & Warming Centers.

Daytime Centers

Overnight Shelters

Warming Centers

1. Location: Naval Reserve Facility, Town of Kearny
2. Operated by: Collaborative Support Programs of NJ (CSPNJ)
3. Purpose: Last resort overnight shelter when other shelters are at capacity

Note: The Warming Center is NOT ADA accessible. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Transportation to Warming Centers

Pick-up schedule:

1. CSPNJ Drop-In Center (422 MLK Drive): 5:30 PM (line forms 5:15 PM)
2. Journal Square (JFK Blvd & Pavonia Ave): 6:00 PM (line forms 5:45 PM)
3. North Bergen Town Hall (43rd St & Kennedy Blvd): 7:00 PM (line forms 6:45 PM)
4. Hoboken Terminal (Observer Highway & Park Ave): 7:30 PM (line forms 7:15 PM)
5. Return transportation begins at 8:00 AM to Jersey City and Hoboken drop-in centers.

Special Populations & Services

Homeless Street Outreach

1. Garden State CDC provides street outreach 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 7 days/week
2. During Code Blue, Outreach teams coordinate with law enforcement

Domestic Violence Victims

1. WomenRising: (201) 333-5700
2. NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 572-SAFE (7233)

Youth (Ages 18-24)

1. Covenant House: (609) 513-7373

Families with Children

1. After 4:30 PM: Call NJ 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148 for emergency placement

Service Animals

1. Service animals are permitted in all shelters per the ADA requirement
2. Contact the individual shelter for specific accommodation procedures

COVID-19 Guidance

1. Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms should NOT go to shelters
2. Contact Alliance Community Healthcare: (551) 200-3003 for shelter and testing coordination

Additional Resources & Links

1. Jersey City Municipal Code Chapter 296 (Snow Removal Ordinance)
2. Hudson County Winter Emergency System Protocols
3. National Weather Service – New York/New Jersey Forecast
4. Jersey City 211 Online Portal
5. Sign up for JC Alert emergency notifications

More resources:

• JC Parking Twitter
• @JerseyCity Twitter
• Jersey City Facebook page
• Veolia ALERTS
• MUA Twitter: @JCMUA
• PSE&G ALERTS
• ALERT JC