A major winter weather event is paralyzing the East Coast Sunday as a powerful “coastal nor'easter” gains strength and is dumping massive amounts of snow in cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., while burying rural areas. Although the climate extremists will undoubtedly try to somehow blame the huge blizzard as a product of global warming, the so-called “bomb-cyclone” looks awfully cold from where I’m sitting.
LOCKDOWN: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency and announced a city-wide travel ban, running from 9PM Sunday to 12PM Monday, as a powerful "bomb cyclone" began to blast the Northeast.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 22, 2026
The mayor said all city streets, highways and bridges would be… pic.twitter.com/eZObApbzw6
The mayor said all city streets, highways and bridges would be closed to non-emergency traffic during the peak of the storm.
It’s being called the biggest storm of the last decade. The list of effects and precautions is long:
Blizzard Warnings in effect: Blizzard Warnings are in effect for major hubs including New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston, affecting more than 40 million people. This is the first blizzard warning for NYC since 2017.
Snow amounts: Widespread accumulations of 12 to 24 inches are expected across the I-95 corridor. The heaviest snow is forecast for Sunday night into Monday morning, with rates occasionally reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Dangerous winds & visibility: Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph will create life-threatening whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility.
States of Emergency: Governors across 6 states have declared States of Emergency. State leaders are telling everyone to stay at home until conditions improve.
Major transit disruptions: NYC and other communities have announced mandatory travel bans starting Sunday evening. Over 9,000 flights have already been canceled through Tuesday. Amtrak has modified its Northeast Corridor schedule, and NJ Transit has announced service suspensions starting this evening.
Power outage risk: The combination of heavy, wet snow and high wind load is likely to cause numerous to widespread power outages and tree damage throughout the region.
Coastal flooding: A storm surge of 2 to 4 feet could cause moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion from Delaware Bay to Cape Cod during high tide cycles.
Classes canceled: New York City and Boston Public Schools have called off all classes for Monday. Numerous other school districts are closing down and telling students to stay home due to the storm.
One storm chaser wishes he were there:
This could be HISTORIC for the northeast. A beautiful and textbook Bomb Cyclone will unleash intense blizzard conditions across the I-95 corridor over the next days with 20+ inches of snow and hurricane force winds possible. I really wish I could be chasing this... pic.twitter.com/6vzEcQISOo
— NaderMike (@TeamGodsFinger) February 22, 2026
The storm has already caused a controversy in the Big Apple, where democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani says you shouldn’t need an ID to vote in elections, but if you want to help clean up the snow, bring your papers:
'Jim Snow 2.0': Mamdani Requires Multiple Forms of ID If You Want to Help Clear NYC Streets
'Dying of Cold': The 'Warmth of Collectivism' Gets Off to a Deadly Start in Mamdani's NYC
Already, the photos and videos are coming in:
Bomb Cyclone in Central Park! #snow #snowstorm #winter #centralpark #nyc #blizzard #bombcyclone @CentralParkNYC pic.twitter.com/xuJBQ9AG7r
— Melissa Armo (@MelissaArmo) February 22, 2026
For all our affected friends, we’re thinking of you. Bundle up, stay inside if you can, and maybe snuggle up and watch a movie with the accompaniment of your favorite beverage. That is, if you have power — if you don’t, maybe it’s time for a good book by candlelight. I’d say, “stay frosty, friends,” but that might not be appropriate at the moment.
HEART OF THE STORM ❤️❄️: The FOX Forecast Center explains that the heart spotted in the clouds is not a sign of the good, but rather the opposite. Its located in the center of the storm and signifies a rapid drop in pressure is underweay for the historic blizzard bomb cyclone.… pic.twitter.com/NuDSHR8I1f
— FOX Weather (@foxweather) February 22, 2026
Editor’s Note: New York City is now facing the consequences of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist takeover.
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