People attempt to clear snow from streets, sidewalks, and storefronts during a severe blizzard in New York City, United States, on February 23, 2026. The blizzard, the first since 2017, affects all five boroughs with strong winds and heavy snow. It features sustained winds of 35 mph or more, visibility of a 1/4 mile or less due to blowing snow, and conditions persisting for at least three hours, with snowfall reaching up to 4 inches per hour at times. The city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, declared a local state of emergency ahead of the expected severe snowstorm to ensure emergency responders and essential workers could move safely and quickly. City streets are closed to non-essential vehicular traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday to 12 p.m. Monday.
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