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Arctic Blast 2026: NY and NJ Ferry Services Crippled by Massive Ice Floes

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Hudson River “Deep Freeze”: NYC Ferry Suspends All Routes Amid Dangerous Ice

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hoboken NJ, Commuters in New York and New Jersey are facing a logistical nightmare as “Arctic-level” ice buildup has effectively shut down water travel across the harbor. Following the record-breaking “Winter Storm Fern,” the Hudson and East Rivers have transformed into fields of floating ice, forcing NYC Ferry to suspend all services as of January 27, 2026.

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