More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

A major winter storm blanketed the northeastern US on Monday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and whiteout conditions from Maryland to Maine. Millions faced road travel bans in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, with blizzard warnings issued across the region. Over 5,000 flights were canceled, and public transit was suspended in some areas. The storm caused power outages for over 300,000 customers along the east coast. Emergencies were declared in multiple cities and states as officials mobilized resources. The National Weather Service warned of "nearly impossible" travel conditions and the potential for the storm to become a bomb cyclone.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency on February 23, 2026, due to a severe snowstorm hitting the northeastern United States. The city's traffic network is shut down except for emergency travel. The National Weather Service warned of heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding from the mid-Atlantic to Maine, with snowfall rates potentially reaching 3 inches per hour and totals up to 24 inches. Blizzard warnings are in effect for multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Power outages are anticipated, with over 22,000 customers already without power in New Jersey.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban, effective from 9 PM Sunday to noon Monday, in anticipation of a major snowstorm set to impact the northeastern United States. The storm, expected to bring blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall of 2-3 inches per hour, threatens an area from Maryland to Maine, potentially affecting 54 million people. The National Weather Service warned of extremely hazardous travel conditions and likely power outages due to heavy snow and strong winds. The shutdown includes streets, highways, and bridges, with exceptions only for emergency travel. Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for the storm, which could bring up to 60cm of snow in some areas.

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.

A major blizzard is forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the northeastern United States from Sunday into Monday, impacting over 35 million people from Maryland to Massachusetts. The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings, predicting 1-2 feet of snow in many areas, with wind gusts up to 70 mph and potential coastal flooding. Over 6,000 flights have been cancelled at major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Boston Logan. The storm is expected to create whiteout conditions, making travel dangerous and potentially causing power outages. New York City's mayor declared a state of emergency, banning non-essential travel and cancelling public school on Monday. Residents are urged to stay indoors.

A major snowstorm struck the US East Coast on Monday, causing widespread disruption and record-breaking snowfall in some areas. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw up to 33 inches of snow, leading to travel bans and hazardous conditions. Over 5,000 flights were cancelled, and more than 600,000 homes and businesses experienced power outages, particularly in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Winter storm warnings extended from North Carolina to Maine, and into eastern Canada. Travel bans were implemented in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southeastern Massachusetts due to dangerous "whiteout conditions." The storm brought New York City to a near standstill before the travel ban was lifted.

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.

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.