Winter Storm Hernando — the Blizzard of 2026 — buried Hoboken under 20.5 inches of snow, turning gritty streets into simpler, timeless scenes. On the morning of February 23, with the storm still in full force, I walked the city as people got on with it — walking dogs, grabbing shovels, starting the dig-out. Shuttered storefronts, unbroken snowdrifts, and the occasional flash of color cut through the white.
Snow doesn’t shovel itself.Two women walking a dog. The large branch sagging over them snapped and fell seconds after they walked by.No fresh mutz today. Like many other stores, Lisa’s Deli was closed.A little color in the middle of the whiteout.Pedestrians walk down Washington Street – easier than trudging through foot-deep snow on the sidewalk.Washington Street storefronts.Old school Willow Pharmacy, dressed for winter.Blizzard or not, the dog still needs a walk.Brick, snow, and a pop of teal.Must’ve missed the driving ban memo.Washington Street, mid-whiteout.The shovel brigade.Castle Point, under a fresh layer.
