The New York Times cited "over 35 million" people from eastern Maryland to eastern Massachusetts under blizzard warnings. FOX Weather warned Boston, New York City and Philadelphia were in the storm's bull's-eye with potential totals of 18 to 24 inches for each city and peak rates of 3 to 4 inches per hour in some spots. GMA said winds could reach 55 mph in New York City and 75 mph in Boston, while the Taunton Gazette noted coastal gusts up to 70 mph. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency and ordered a parking ban starting Sunday afternoon, with towing on major arteries. Multiple outlets said this was New York City's first blizzard warning in nearly a decade.

Source: New York Times February 23, 2026 17:05 UTC