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February 22, 2026, 10:13 a.m. Eastern time

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Blizzard Warnings Issued for Swath of East Coast, Including N.Y.C.

The blizzard warnings are the first since 2017 for New York City. Forecasters said the city is expected to get up to 18 inches of snow, with two feet possible.

This storm came as a surprise to many, including forecasters.

Here’s What to Know About This Winter Storm Forecast

Boston and New York were bracing for a punishing mix of heavy snow and strong winds that will bring blizzard conditions. “Stay home and stay inside,” forecasters said.

Sources: The risk levels shown are derived from categories used in the outlooks issued by the National Weather Service, including those for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center and excessive rainfall and winter storm conditions from the Weather Prediction Center. Some of these categories have been combined to create a clear, consistent language across multiple weather hazards. For more information, see the “About the data” section of the detailed outlooks page.

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