New York City gets first blizzard warning in nine years as area hunkers down

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM

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New York City, along with New Jersey and other coastal communities, is under a blizzard warning, the first for NYC since 2017, effective Sunday morning through Monday evening. The late-winter storm is expected to bring 1 to 2 feet of snow and wind gusts exceeding 55 mph to a large, populated region. Officials are warning of dangerous travel conditions, potential power outages, and possible flooding in some areas. New York City's mayor is urging residents to stay off the roads and indoors, especially given the recent cold weather deaths in the city. The storm is expected to impact areas from Washington D.C. to Boston, arriving Sunday morning and lasting into Monday evening.

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New York City

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