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East Coast Braces for Blizzard‑Scale Snow, Bomb‑Cyclone Winds on Sunday

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Storm Intensifies Into Bomb Cyclone Threatening East Coast Rapidly deepening low pressure will become a bomb cyclone off the Atlantic coast Sunday, prompting blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, Boston, and coastal communities from Delaware to southern New England; the National Weather Service upgraded the forecast from milder expectations just days earlier as models converged on a more severe track [1][2][3]. The system is slated to reach the Washington area early Sunday, move toward Philadelphia and New York City mid‑day, and arrive in Boston by evening, with snowfall rates expected to peak at 2 inches per hour before easing Monday afternoon [1][2]. Residents are urged to prepare now for the Sunday‑Monday impact window as uncertainty remains about the exact track, though a coastal path appears most likely [3].

Snowfall Expected Between One and Two Feet Regionwide Forecasts call for 1–2 feet (30–61 cm) of snow across the densely populated corridor, with at least a foot likely from Philadelphia through New York City to Boston and potential 12‑24 inches near the I‑95 corridor according to the latest model runs [1][2]. Scenario modeling still shows a range: a farther‑off track could limit inland totals to half a foot, while a closer‑to‑shore path would deliver six inches or more across a broad swath from Washington, DC to Boston [3]. All outlets agree the storm will produce blizzard‑level conditions, marking the first official blizzard warning for New York City since 2017 [2].

Winds Up to 55 mph Pose Travel and Power Risks Sustained winds of 25‑35 mph with gusts exceeding 40‑55 mph will accompany heavy, wet snow, creating dangerous travel conditions and likely snapping tree limbs [1][2]. The combination of strong winds and snow load raises the risk of power outages and coastal flooding as onshore winds push ocean water inland during the high tide late Sunday night [2][3]. Airports in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are expected to face severe disruptions, and scattered outages are anticipated across the region [2].

Officials Deploy Resources and Issue Alerts Ahead of Impact New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the deployment of extra snow‑clearing equipment from outside the city and expanded use of geocoding to prioritize bus stops and crosswalks, while school‑closure decisions remain pending [1]. Governor Kathy Hochul urged residents to sign up for alerts, and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser dispatched 200 plows for Sunday operations [2]. Snow‑removal firm Berrington Snow Management readied 40 front‑end loaders for up to a week of continuous work, and local officials urged residents to stay home and prepare for prolonged cleanup [1].

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Dec 1, 2025 – The Weather Prediction Center spawns a low‑pressure system over the Gulf Coast that tracks northward through the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast by Tuesday, prompting winter storm watches for eight states and projecting more than six inches of snow north of I‑95 with hazardous icing possible in the Appalachians; forecasters warn of sub‑quarter‑mile visibility and travel disruptions on untreated roads [7].

Dec 19, 2025 – The National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warnings for over 13 million people across southeastern New York, most of New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, reporting wind gusts of 60‑70 mph and urging immediate shelter in interior rooms, a rare December event driven by an atmospheric river from the Pacific Northwest [6].

Dec 25, 2025 – A winter storm watch activates from 4 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday across Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey and the New York City metro, forecasting 4‑8 inches of snow with isolated 10‑inch pockets; Governor Kathy Hochul urges residents to monitor forecasts and enroll in alerts, while meteorologists warn a second rain‑laden system could melt the snowfall Sunday‑Monday [5].

Dec 27, 2025 – The National Weather Service expands winter storm warnings to at least ten states from the Northeast to the Rockies and Alaska, forecasting up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, strong winds and icy conditions that threaten travel, bridges and power lines through the weekend and into early next week [4].

Feb 4, 2026 – The NWS releases winter storm watches for West Virginia, western Maryland and Pennsylvania, warning of 4‑7 inches of snow, 50‑mph gusts and whiteout conditions; the system follows a bomb cyclone that dumped over a foot of snow in parts of North Carolina the previous weekend, and NWS meteorologist Aaron Swiggett tells Newsweek that measurable snow is unlikely there [3].

Feb 19, 2026 – Models converge on a potent east‑coast winter storm set to hit Sunday, shifting forecasts toward heavier snow and strong winds; scenario modeling shows a coastal track could deliver 6+ inches from Washington, DC to Boston with blizzard conditions, while a farther‑off track limits inland totals to half a foot, prompting officials to urge immediate preparation [2].

Feb 21, 2026 – A rapidly deepening nor’easter evolves into a bomb cyclone off the Atlantic coast, prompting blizzard warnings from Delaware to southern New England and the first blizzard alert for New York City since 2017; Governor Kathy Hochul says her team is “closely monitoring” the system and urges residents to sign up for alerts, while D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser deploys 200 snow‑plows, and coastal flooding risk peaks with high tide late Sunday night/early Monday [1].

Feb 22, 2026 – The National Weather Service issues blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, Boston and surrounding coastal communities, forecasting 1‑2 feet of snow, 25‑35 mph winds and potential flooding; Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces extra snow‑clearing equipment from outside the city and expanded geocoding to prioritize bus stops and crosswalks, while snow‑removal firms ready 40 front‑end loaders for up to a week of continuous cleanup and school‑closure decisions remain pending [8].

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