Blizzard Warning Issued for New York City

• National Weather Service issued first Blizzard Warning for the five boroughs in eight years
• Effective 1:00 PM EST Sunday February 22 through 6:00 PM EST Monday February 23 2026
• Combines heavy snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour with sustained winds of 25-35 mph

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning for Northeast

• Winter Storm Warnings cover interior southern Connecticut Lower Hudson Valley and southern Westchester
• Alerts affect more than 15 million people across New York New Jersey and Connecticut
• One of the most significant nor’easters for the region in nearly a decade

Heavy Snow Expected Across New York Region

• Widespread totals of 10-20 inches with locally higher amounts near coast
• Peak rates of 2+ inches per hour possible late Sunday night into Monday morning
• Wet heavy snow transitions to drier snow by Monday increasing tree and power line risks

Coastal Flood Watch Issued for New Jersey

• Watch in effect for Monmouth Ocean Atlantic and Cape May counties
• Moderate flooding with 1-3 feet inundation possible during high tides
• New Jersey Governor declared statewide State of Emergency effective noon Sunday

Blizzard Conditions Forecast for NYC Area Sunday

• Whiteout conditions with visibility frequently ¼ mile or less Sunday night through Monday morning
• Strongest winds and heaviest snow between 10 PM Sunday and 10 AM Monday
• Travel expected to become extremely hazardous or impossible Monday morning
• Complete essential travel and preparations before Sunday afternoon
• Stock 72-hour emergency supplies including water food medications and batteries
• Monitor official NWS and local emergency management updates for closures