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Hoboken Residents Frustrated by Lingering Snow Piles
City officials grapple with how to clear intersections and parking spots after major snowstorm.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:55pm
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More than 8 inches of snow fell on Hoboken, New Jersey, leaving behind frozen piles that have frustrated both residents and city officials. Snowplows quickly cleared main streets, but crosswalks and parking spots remain impassable in many areas. The city is working to remove the snow, but faces challenges on where to dump it. Residents have expressed concerns about pedestrian safety and accessibility, with one councilwoman noting an 83-year-old senior had difficulty navigating an intersection. The city has lifted its state of emergency, but significant portions of street parking remain unavailable.
Why it matters
The lingering snow piles in Hoboken highlight the ongoing challenges cities face in efficiently clearing snow and ice after major winter storms. Uncleared intersections and parking spots can pose safety risks for pedestrians and drivers, and create accessibility issues for residents. The city's response to this storm will be closely watched as an example of how municipalities can better prepare for and respond to heavy snowfall.
The details
Hoboken public safety spokeswoman Marci Rubin said the city plans to dump the snow on a closed-off part of Jefferson Street near the city's border. Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher noted that the current phase of the storm response, removing snow from parking spots and intersections, "matters because it directly affects pedestrian safety, accessibility, drainage, and the ability to move around the city safely." She said the city is "grappling with" how to effectively clear the snow, including where to put it.
- More than 8 inches of snow fell on Hoboken on Tuesday.
- The city lifted its state of emergency on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
The players
Marci Rubin
Hoboken public safety spokeswoman.
Tiffanie Fisher
Hoboken city councilwoman.
Emily Jabbour
Mayor of Hoboken.
What they’re saying
“The core questions the administration is currently grappling with are straightforward but difficult: How do we get to this snow? And critically, where do we put it? We should expect to hear more on this today.”
— Tiffanie Fisher, Hoboken city councilwoman
“I dropped an 83-year-old senior off last night who lives near Second and Garden. That intersection was completely impassable for pedestrians on all four corners.”
— Tiffanie Fisher, Hoboken city councilwoman
What’s next
The city said it had cleared emergency routes on Third Street and Fourth Street for parking, but Councilwoman Fisher noted that significant portions of street parking remain unavailable. The city is expected to provide more updates on its snow removal efforts.
The takeaway
This storm response in Hoboken highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in efficiently clearing snow and ice after major winter storms. Uncleared intersections and parking spots can pose safety risks and create accessibility issues for residents. The city's handling of this situation will be closely watched as an example of how municipalities can better prepare for and respond to heavy snowfall.
