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MON · 2026-02-23 · 09:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0223-18478
News/More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US /Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
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Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

A powerful winter storm is impacting the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to states including Connecticut and New Jersey. New York City implemented a travel ban from Sunday evening to Monday afternoon, closing schools, streets, highways, and bridges except for emergency vehicles.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-02-23 · 09:40 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
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A powerful winter storm is impacting the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to states including Connecticut and New Jersey. New York City implemented a travel ban from Sunday evening to Monday afternoon, closing schools, streets, highways, and bridges except for emergency vehicles. According to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the storm is expected to be the region's most intense nor'easter in almost ten years. The travel ban was put in place to ensure public safety during the severe weather conditions. Footage shows significant snowfall across the affected areas.

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Schools will be closed and all streets, highways and bridges will be shut to traffic - besides for emergencies.

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A full travel ban has been in place in New York City from Sunday to Monday.

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Winter storm covers parts of the US in snow.

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It is expected to be the most powerful nor'easter storm in nearly a decade for much of the region.

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Full report

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Footage shows snow covering parts of the US as an intense winter storm hits multiple US states including Connecticut and New Jersey. A full travel ban has been in place in New York City from 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Sunday to 12:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Monday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said schools will be closed and all streets, highways and bridges will be shut to traffic - besides for emergencies. It is expected to be the most powerful nor'easter storm in nearly a decade for much of the region, bringing snow, fierce winds and coastal flooding.
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