Blizzard warnings issued for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ADAM GELLERFebruary 21, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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A late-winter storm prompted blizzard warnings across the East Coast, including New York City, New Jersey, and Boston. Issued on Saturday, the warnings covered coastal communities from Delaware to Massachusetts as the storm was expected to arrive on Sunday. The National Weather Service increased its assessment, projecting 1 to 2 feet of snow and strong winds across the region. The storm was predicted to begin Sunday morning around Washington, D.C., before moving towards Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston, potentially starting as rain in some areas. Heavy snowfall, with rates up to 2 inches per hour in some locations, was anticipated before tapering off by Monday afternoon.

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