NYC Braces for Blizzard: Up to 2 Feet of Snow Predicted

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New York City and surrounding areas are expected to receive up to 2 feet of snow from a major blizzard hitting the region on February 22-23. The National Weather Service has increased its snowfall predictions, with some locations like Manhattan, Coney Island, and Kennedy Airport forecast to see at least 20 inches of accumulation.

Why it matters

This blizzard has the potential to be one of the biggest snowstorms in recent New York City history, surpassing earlier forecasts and likely breaking some local snowfall records. The heavy snow could cause widespread disruptions to transportation, power outages, and other impacts across the densely populated metro area.

The details

The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service show snowfall totals of at least 20 inches in several locations across New York City's boroughs, far exceeding the 9-inch predictions made just a day earlier on February 21. The heavy, wet snow is expected to start falling on Sunday, February 22 and continue through Monday, February 23.

• The blizzard is forecast to hit the New York City area on Sunday, February 22 and continue through Monday, February 23.
• As of 4 p.m. on February 22, the National Weather Service was predicting at least 20 inches of snow in several NYC locations.

What’s next

Residents across the Tri-State Area should prepare for significant snowfall, potential power outages, and disruptions to transportation over the next 24-48 hours as the blizzard moves through the region.