Atlantic City Offices and Schools Closed as Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Region
Officials urge residents to stay off roads as snow, mixed precipitation, and closures continue.
ATLANTIC CITY — Snow moved into Atlantic City late Saturday night January, 23, 2026, and continued through Sunday, January, 25, 2026, prompting city officials to take additional precautions as the winter storm impacts the region.
According to Accuweather.com, the city is expected to receive up to six inches of snow, with periods of mixed precipitation forecast as the storm continues through Monday afternoon.
Senior Accuweather.com Meteorologist Tom Kines said that in addition to snow, the area will deal with high winds.
“There will be wind gusts of between 30-40 miles per hour,” Kines said. “If you’re outside you’re going to notice it, especially if you’re facing toward the ocean because that’s where the wind is coming from.”
On Saturday, Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties during a news conference in Trenton.
"I'm urging New Jerseyans to make plans to avoid travel Saturday evening and all day Sunday," Governor Sherrill said.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a commercial vehicle restriction for all tractor trailers, empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, effective for the following roads:
- I-76 (entire length);
- I-78 (entire length);
- I-80 (entire length);
- I-195 (entire length);
- I-280 (entire length);
- I-287 (entire length);
- I-295 (entire length);
- I-676 (entire length); and
- New Jersey Route 440, both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287.
In response to the storm, Marty Small Sr. announced on Friday, January 23, 2026, that all City of Atlantic City offices would be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, as a safety precaution.
On Sunday, Mayor Marty Small commended the Public Works Department.
"The storm is still going. We have a strategy. Our public works team is out executing that strategy," Mayor Small said. "There’s still a long way to go. Just stay safe and be patient. Our public works team will do a fantastic job as usual."
Superintendent of Schools Dr. La'Quetta S. Small said that Atlantic City Public Schools would also be closed on Monday due to inclement weather.
"The safety of our students, staff, and entire school community is always our top priority,” said Dr. La’Quetta S. Small, Superintendent of Atlantic City Public Schools. “With hazardous travel conditions and continued winter weather impacting our area, closing schools allows us to reduce risk and ensure everyone remains safe. We appreciate the cooperation of our families and staff as we take these precautionary steps, and we will continue to communicate updates as conditions improve.”
The Atlantic City Department of Public Works has been actively brining, salting, and plowing roadways, with crews deployed throughout the storm to maintain road conditions. Additional personnel and equipment from Public Works, the Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management, the Atlantic City Police Department, and the Atlantic City Fire Department remain on standby to respond as needed.
To assist residents and visitors during the storm, the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), at the request of the city’s Office of Emergency Management, authorized free parking at the Wave Parking Garage, located at the corner of Mississippi and Fairmount avenues.
Free parking is available from Saturday at noon through Tuesday at noon, with parking permitted on the second floor of the garage during that period.
City officials continue to urge residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly during periods of snow and mixed precipitation. Motorists are advised to reduce speed, increase following distance, and yield to snow plows and emergency vehicles.
The city also advises the public to monitor ongoing forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Additional updates regarding municipal operations, parking, trash collection, and emergency services will be issued as conditions warrant.
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