Mahwah Office of Emergency Management

02/22/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a BLIZZARD WARNING, which is in effect from 1:00 PM on Sunday (2/22/2026) to 6:00 PM on Monday (2/23/2026). Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with the highest towards the NYC metro. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and the weight of snow on tree limbs may bring down power lines, causing sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult or impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

During the Storm:
Residents should STAY OFF THE ROADS! Do not put yourself and our first responders in harm's way.

We want to remind all residents that there is NO ON-STREET PARKING during a snow event. This allows our DPW plows to clear roads effectively. CARS WILL BE TOWED IF ON THE STREET DURING THE STORM.

Calls to the PD should be for EMERGENCIES ONLY.

After the Storm:
Residents must clear their sidewalks within 12 hours after the storm ends. Please do not throw snow and ice into the street.

If there is a fire hydrant on your property, please clear the snow 3 feet around it so the fire department can access it during an emergency.

Clear vents around your home to ensure proper ventilation, and clear the area around your gas meter.

Do not ride ATVs or any off-road vehicles through the snow on public streets.

DPW UPDATE:
GARBAGE PICK UP ON 2/23/2026 IS CANCELLED due to the upcoming storm. Garbage will be collected on your next scheduled day.

RECYCLING PICK UP ON 2/23/2026 IS CANCELLED due to the upcoming storm. Recycling will be collected on your next scheduled day.

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

3 AM Sunday: Here is our latest snowfall forecast. Blizzard Warnings were expanded a few counties inland, and now include Philadelphia, adjacent portions of SE PA, all of NJ, all of DE, and the southern Poconos. Heaviest snow/winds will occur tonight.

Generally a widespread 1-2 feet of snow is forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. Regardless of exactly how much snow falls, the message is the same: life-threatening travel is expected and crippling impacts to infrastructure could last beyond Monday.

02/21/2026

A major winter storm with blizzard conditions impacts the region Sunday and Monday.

Blizzard Warnings have been expanded to include all of southern CT, northeast NJ, and portions of the Lower Hudson Valley.

❄️ Total snow: 12-20", locally 24"+

💨 Wind gusts: 50-60 mph along coast

Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

💻 Forecast: weather.gov/NYC

08/05/2025

Here is the information from the USGS on the latest earthquake we experienced today

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08/03/2025

Here is the preliminary information about the earthquake that we just experienced:

PRELIM: M3.0 Z=10km 02:18 8/03 UTC, 1.0 km NE of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qxsb acd73

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08/01/2025

The US National Weather Service has allowed the Flood Watch to expire. Mahwah was spared the worst of the storm, which seems to have been concentrated to our south.

The forecast for the weekend, and the first half of next week, looks amazing! 😎☀️

07/31/2025

Mahwah is currently under a Flood Watch from 2 PM, through tonight. The NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center has expanded the moderate risk area of excessive rainfall to include our area.

A widespread area of rainfall is expected to begin this afternoon, with storm totals of up to 3 inches likely, and locally higher amounts of up to as much as 5-7 inches possible. Rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour are likely, with 3 inches per hour possible. Most of this rain could fall in as little as 3 to 6 hours this afternoon & evening.

The potential exists for road closures, as well as evacuations in the flood-prone areas of the township. Now is the time to prepare if you live in/have a business in one of those areas.

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07/08/2025

A potentially busy weather day, today...

⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop both this afternoon, lasting into this evening. Thunderstorms could be severe, with damaging wind gusts, and will be capable of producing heavy rainfall - leading to flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect from 2 PM EDT this afternoon, through late tonight.

🌡 A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the area Tuesday. Heat and humidity will build into today, with heat indices near 100° to 105° expected across portions of the area. Forecast high temperatures are in the upper 80s to mid 90s. The heat and humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related illnesses.

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06/24/2025

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. has advised they are doing everything possible to keep electrical service reliable today. To assist, they are asking residents to limit their energy use between 2 PM & 10 PM. Should you lose power, please contact Orange & Rockland at 877-434-4100, or visit https://www.oru.com/en/services-and-outages/report-track-service-issue/check-outage-status, to report the outage online. You can also follow the status of your outage restoration on their website.

If you are without power, and rely on life-sustaining equipment ONLY, please contact the Mahwah Police Department at 201-529-1000. The Mahwah Police Department is not to be contacted for updates on the restoration status of any power outages that are reported.

For Mahwah residents that are in need of cooling centers today, June 24th, the Township of Mahwah has advised the following locations are open:

Mahwah Senior Center (475 Corporate Drive)
Open until 4 PM

Mahwah Public Library (100 Ridge Road)
Open from 10 AM to 9 PM

06/23/2025

⚠️ An extreme heat warning has been issued by the US National Weather Service New York NY, and remains in effect for much of the area through 8 pm Tuesday. ⚠️

🌡Hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s to around 100°F with maximum heat indices 105 to 110°F. The extreme heat may persist into Wednesday, but temperature should trend cooler Thursday into Friday.