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East Coast Faces Up to Two Feet Snow, Travel Ban, and 3,500 Flight Cancellations

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  • Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
    Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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    Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) Source Full size
  • Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
    Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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    Commuters walk over berms of snow created by snow plows to board their bus in the New York City Borough of Queens, NY, January 26, 2026. New York City and it’s five boroughs saw more than 10 inches of snow fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with freezing gusts of wind after a massive winter storm blanketed the US East Coast. (Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) Source Full size
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Bomb Cyclone Nor’easter Intensifies Into Major Blizzard A rapidly deepening nor’easter turned into a bomb cyclone Sunday, prompting blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, Boston and coastal communities from Delaware to Massachusetts. The National Weather Service now forecasts 1‑2 feet of wet, heavy snow with wind gusts up to 55 mph, creating white‑out conditions and severe travel hazards[2][3]. Meteorologist Cody Snell labeled the system a “major winter storm” and warned that such intensity is rare for the Northeast[1].

Governors and Mayors Declare States of Emergency New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul each issued emergency declarations, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani imposed a travel ban and cancelled schools, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a city‑wide snow emergency[2][4]. Emergency orders include reduced speed limits to 35 mph in New Jersey and mobilization of the New York National Guard to protect vulnerable neighborhoods[4]. Local officials across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts echoed the directives, urging residents to stay home and stock supplies[4].

Travel Restrictions and Flight Cancellations Disrupt Millions Mamdani’s travel ban bars non‑essential traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, and New Jersey’s speed‑limit reduction remains in effect until further notice[1]. FlightAware reported more than 3,500 U.S. flight cancellations by Sunday afternoon, with CNN noting over 6,000 flights canceled across Sunday and Monday, especially at New York and Boston airports[1][2]. The combined road and air shutdown affects an estimated 14 million residents across the region[4].

Snow Removal Crews Mobilize for Week‑Long Cleanup Snow‑removal firm Berrington Snow Management positioned 40 front‑end loaders and snow‑clearing vehicles for 24‑ to 36‑hour shifts, anticipating at least a week of continuous work on Long Island and other hard‑hit areas[1][3]. NYC deployed extra snow‑clearing equipment from outside the city and used geocoding tools to prioritize bus stops and crosswalks, while opening more than 40 warming centers for the homeless[2][3]. The New York National Guard staged 100 members across Long Island, NYC and the Lower Hudson Valley to assist vulnerable populations[4].

Power Outages and Coastal Flooding Expected Forecasts call for sustained winds of 25‑35 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph in some locations, capable of snapping tree limbs and triggering scattered power outages[3][4]. Heavy, wet snow combined with wind could overload power lines and cause localized flooding during the Sunday night high tide, especially along the shoreline of New Jersey and Long Island[2][5]. Officials warned residents to prepare three‑day supplies and charge electronics in anticipation of prolonged outages[4].

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Jan 2019 – A polar‑vortex outbreak drives record‑low temperatures across the United States, with Chicago reaching –23 °F, wind chills below –50 °F, railroads damaged, schools closed, and hypothermia deaths, illustrating the severe impacts when the vortex weakens [24][30].

Dec 2, 2025 – A powerful nor’easter advances across the Midwest and Northeast, dropping snow in New York and Pennsylvania, prompting Ohio counties to declare snow emergencies, rescuing a tractor‑trailer driver from a bridge in West Virginia, and leading Gov. Hochul and Gov. Mills to urge residents to avoid driving as hazardous conditions spread [25].

Dec 4, 2025 – The National Weather Service issues a freeze warning for eastern Arizona, forecasting temperatures in the 20s that threaten crops, vegetation, and outdoor plumbing, while a broader winter‑storm warning brings 12‑24 inches of snow and 55 mph winds to the Intermountain West [23].

Dec 9, 2025 – The Climate Prediction Center projects an Arctic blast that will push frigid air into the Eastern U.S., with a stretched polar vortex delivering wind chills well below zero and mid‑December expected to be the coldest period of the season, according to experts Judah Cohen and others [21][29].

Dec 9, 2025 – Nine‑state winter‑storm warnings forecast up to 14 inches of snow, 55 mph wind gusts, and avalanche danger across the Plains, Rockies, and Upper Midwest, while North Carolina faces icy travel advisories and Wyoming sees 10‑20 inches with extreme winds [22].

Dec 10, 2025 – Winter‑storm warnings across the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Rockies predict up to 20 inches of snow, 50‑60 mph winds, and heightened avalanche risk, prompting travel advisories and urging residents to monitor local forecasts [20].

Dec 12, 2025 – Forecasters anticipate a two‑wave Arctic air surge that first pushes sub‑zero temperatures through the Great Lakes on Tuesday night, then returns early weekend with wind chills below zero and gusts near 40 mph, while the Northeast expects foot‑plus snowfall and possible pockets extending into the Tennessee River Valley [26].

Dec 17, 2025 – The CPC 6‑10‑day outlook shows above‑average temperatures across most of the U.S. for Christmas, but highlights snow chances in the intermountain West, northern New England, and the Great Lakes, and identifies Monday, Dec 22 and Tuesday, Dec 23 as the best travel days [28].

Dec 22, 2025 – The National Weather Service issues a string of winter‑weather advisories and storm watches ahead of a fast‑moving system that could bring light snow, a wintry mix, and freezing rain to the Northeast, prompting officials to warn of low visibility and hazardous commutes [18].

Dec 26, 2025 – Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency in more than half of New York’s counties as Central Park records 4.3 inches of snow, flights cancel, Code Blue activates to shelter the homeless, and neighboring states also declare emergencies amid 6‑10‑inch accumulations from Syracuse to Long Island [4].

Dec 27, 2025 – A winter storm disrupts holiday travel across the Northeast and Great Lakes, causing at least 1,500 flight cancellations, 4‑inch snow in New York City, and state‑of‑emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey, while California suffers concurrent rain‑induced floods and mudslides [16][27].

Jan 12, 2026 – The Arctic air surge continues, sending a second cold front into the Midwest with wind gusts near 40 mph, wind chills below zero, and snowfall that could exceed a foot in the higher elevations of the Northeast, while forecasters urge residents to secure outdoor items and monitor updates [26].

Jan 16, 2026 – The National Weather Service Twin Cities office warns that wind chills could reach minus 24 °F, causing frostbite in about 15 minutes, as protests and ICE activity in Minneapolis face dangerous exposure amid a severe cold snap [15].

Jan 21, 2026 – The Weather Prediction Center expands a major winter storm from the Southern Rockies to the East Coast, warning of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and life‑threatening conditions across Texas to the Mid‑Atlantic, while meteorologist Stephanie Abrams calls the system “plan‑changing” [13]; the same day, Extreme Cold Warnings cover Minnesota and North Dakota with wind chills down to –55 °F, prompting safety advisories about frostbite risk [14].

Jan 22, 2026 – The National Weather Service warns that an Arctic blast will sweep 30 states, bringing more than a foot of snow to Colorado, West Virginia, and upstate New York, and wind chills below –50 °F across the Northern Plains, prompting governors in Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina to declare emergencies and mobilize National Guard resources [3]; climate researchers note the storm occurs as the West experiences its warmest winter on record, highlighting the complex link between vortex stretching and extreme cold [12].

Jan 24, 2026 – The NWS declares the approaching system “extremely dangerous,” projecting over a foot of snow from Colorado to West Virginia, wind chills below –50 °F in the Northern Plains, and sub‑zero temperatures that threaten hypothermia and frostbite, while Governors Hochul and Abbott ready thousands of plows, 114,000 tonnes of salt, and assure no grid failure is expected [1].

Jan 25, 2026 – A historic U.S. winter storm spreads heavy snow, damaging ice, and extreme cold across the Plains, Ohio Valley, Mid‑Atlantic, and Northeast, delivering 6‑12 inches of snow, record‑low temperatures, and widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, as CNN tracks the evolving impact [10]; AP photo coverage shows residents using torches to thaw frozen doors and retailers facing stockpiling as the storm progresses [11].

Jan 26, 2026 – The winter storm sweeps from Texas to Maine, burying major cities under 20‑plus inches of snow, causing over 500,000 power outages, more than 6,000 flight cancellations, and at least 20 deaths across multiple states, while the National Weather Service warns that another major winter storm could strike the eastern U.S. on Friday, potentially bringing additional heavy precipitation and cold [2].

Jan 28, 2026 – A winter‑storm warning for Michigan, Alaska, and New York predicts up to 12 inches of snow, 60 mph winds, and blizzard conditions, with Onondaga County, NY expecting 3‑6 inches and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula facing up to 9 inches, prompting travel cautions for commuters [9].

Feb 4, 2026 – The National Weather Service issues winter‑storm watches for West Virginia, western Maryland, and Pennsylvania, forecasting 4‑7 inches of snow and 50 mph gusts in Charleston, up to 6 inches and whiteout conditions in Baltimore, and up to 6 inches with sub‑quarter‑mile visibility in Pittsburgh, while noting the system follows a recent bomb cyclone that dumped over a foot of snow in North Carolina [7]; a separate winter‑weather warning expects up to seven inches of snow across New York, North Carolina, Virginia, and Alaska, with freezing rain threatening power lines in NC [8].

Feb 21, 2026 – A bomb‑cyclone nor’easter rapidly intensifies off the Eastern Seaboard, becoming a bomb cyclone that brings blizzard conditions, over a foot of snow (potentially up to two feet) from Philadelphia to Boston, and 40‑55 mph winds, prompting emergency declarations in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders additional snow‑clearing crews and opens more than 40 warming centers [5].

Feb 22, 2026 – The nor’easter continues as a major blizzard, with Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Cody Snell calling it a “major winter storm and a major impact,” forecasting 1‑2 feet of snow, a travel ban, school cancellations, and a 35 mph speed limit in New Jersey; FlightAware reports over 3,500 flight cancellations and snow‑removal firms prepare for week‑long cleanups on Long Island [6].

Feb 23‑24, 2026 (forecast) – Forecasters anticipate lingering lake‑effect snow showers around the Great Lakes through the week and warn that the bomb cyclone’s coastal flooding and power‑outage risks could persist into early March, urging residents to remain vigilant and maintain emergency supplies [5][6].

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