Bergen County
The nearest NOAA normals station to Hackensack, in New York City's Central Park, averages about 30 inches of snow a season (29.8 inches, 1991-2020 normals).
Sidewalk rule: Under City Code section 148-31, as posted by the City of Hackensack, all owners, tenants or occupants of lands abutting sidewalks, public streets or public places must remove all snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their property within six hours of daylight after it has ceased to fall or form.
Also: Downtown Hackensack, Fairmount, South Hackensack and Teaneck.
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Hudson County
The nearest NOAA normals station to Hoboken, in Manhattan's Central Park across the Hudson, averages about 30 inches of snow a season (29.8 inches, 1991-2020 normals).
Sidewalk rule: The City of Hoboken says property owners and occupants have six (6) hours after the completion of a storm to remove snow and ice from sidewalks.
Also: Uptown Hoboken, Midtown Hoboken, Downtown Hoboken and Southwest Hoboken.
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Hudson County
Nearby Newark Liberty International Airport averages about 31.5 inches of snow a season (1991-2020 normals).
Sidewalk rule: Residential property owners must clear a path at least 48 inches wide along the sidewalk within 8 hours after snow stops falling, and business owners within 4 hours.
Also: Downtown Jersey City, Journal Square, The Heights and Greenville.
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Essex County
Newark's official station at Newark Liberty International Airport averages about 32 inches of snow a season (31.5 inches, 1991-2020 normals).
Also: Ironbound, Forest Hill, Vailsburg and North Ward.
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