- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Hoboken Sees Over 10 Inches of Snow as Blizzard Hits New Jersey
The city declares a state of emergency as the storm causes power outages and school closures.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Hoboken, New Jersey was hit hard by a major winter storm on Monday, with the city receiving over 10 inches of snow by early morning. The blizzard prompted the city to declare a state of emergency, leading to school closures, power outages, and the suspension of street cleaning. Officials urged residents to move their cars from emergency routes as the storm continued to dump several more inches of snow throughout the day.
Why it matters
Hoboken, a densely populated city across the Hudson River from New York City, is no stranger to winter storms. However, the intensity of this blizzard has tested the city's infrastructure and resources, highlighting the need for effective emergency preparedness and response plans to protect residents and minimize disruptions during severe weather events.
The details
According to the Hudson County Improvement Authority, around 11 inches of snow had fallen by 6:30 a.m. on Monday. The city's public schools were closed for the day, and the scheduled City Council meeting was moved to a virtual format. Late Sunday night, PSE&G reported that 1,324 households in southern Hoboken had lost power, which was expected to be restored around 5 a.m. The National Weather Service predicted that Hoboken could receive an additional 3-7 inches of snow before 4 p.m. on Monday.
- Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, the Hudson County Improvement Authority measured around 11 inches of snow.
- The blizzard warning was in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday.
- The National Weather Service predicted that Hoboken could receive an additional 3-7 inches of snow before 4 p.m. on Monday.
The players
Hudson County Improvement Authority
The agency that measured the snow accumulation in Hoboken.
PSE&G
The utility company that reported power outages affecting 1,324 households in southern Hoboken.
Hoboken City Council
The local governing body that moved its scheduled meeting to a virtual format due to the storm.
National Weather Service
The government agency that issued the blizzard warning and forecast additional snowfall for Hoboken.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This blizzard has highlighted the importance of Hoboken's emergency preparedness and response efforts, as the city works to clear snow, restore power, and ensure the safety of its residents during severe winter weather events that are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
