Winter Storm – January 24-26, 2026
UPDATE (January 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m.) The US National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Morris County, including Chatham Township, in effect from Saturday (January 24, 2026) night through Monday (January 26, 2026) afternoon. Heavy snow with mixed precipitation is possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 17 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch possible. The National Weather Service Current Briefing warns of major impacts that include very difficult travel conditions, widespread closures and delays, infrastructure impact, and damage to trees and powerlines.
🚨 Preparedness and Response 🚨
The Township of Chatham Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring the storm. Township personnel, to include Public Safety and Public Works, are prepared to respond. We are committed to ensuring the public is informed and receives timely notices, especially in the event of emergencies. Information on local conditions, readiness and coordination efforts will be provided on our website (www.chathamtownship.org), through our community alert system (sign up or update your contact details at www.chathamtownship.org/alerts) and on Facebook. Residents are encouraged to take precautionary and preparedness actions by visiting Ready.gov for more information and resources on common winter risks and how to stay safe.
🚨 Public Utilities 🚨
Residents are reminded that Chatham Township does not maintain or repair any public utilities such as water, electric or gas. For customer service issues and outages, do not contact Chatham Township municipal offices. Information on outages and restoration efforts can be found at the following utility pages:
Jersey Central Power & Light / FirstEnergy Storm Center
New Jersey American Water Alerts
🚨 Snow Emergency Parking Reminder 🚨
As a reminder to all residents, parking is prohibited on Township streets during snow events pursuant to Township of Chatham Code §7-9, “Temporary Parking Prohibition for Snow Plowing and Removal.”
Whenever snowfall accumulates to the point that it covers roadways, a snow emergency is automatically in effect and no vehicles may be parked on streets or highways in the affected areas. This prohibition remains in place even after snowfall has stopped until streets have been plowed sufficiently and parking will no longer interfere with traffic flow. These restrictions are in place for safety reasons—to ensure our Department of Public Works can quickly and effectively plow roadways, maintain access for emergency vehicles, and restore safe driving conditions for everyone as soon as possible. Parked vehicles significantly slow snow removal and can prevent proper clearing of roads. We appreciate your cooperation in helping DPW do their job safely and efficiently, and in keeping our community accessible during winter weather.