Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
244 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

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Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern
New London-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Northern
Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
244 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 13 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong
  winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and
  could cause sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and blizzard conditions are
  expected to Sunday night into Monday. However, snow will move in
  during the morning and afternoon hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information
services for the latest road conditions.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.

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