Blizzard to Impact Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Starting Sunday Night
Blizzard to Impact Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Starting Sunday Night
US · Published Feb 22, 2026
A major nor'easter is set to bring blizzard conditions to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, impacting approximately 30 million people.
Over a foot of snow is expected from Delaware to southeast Massachusetts, with some areas potentially receiving up to two feet.
States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey; residents are urged to avoid travel and prepare for power outages.
Nor'easter to bring blizzard conditions to Northeast
A powerful nor'easter is forecast to bring blizzard conditions to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, affecting approximately 30 million people. Blizzard warnings are in effect from coastal Virginia to southern New Hampshire, with expectations of over a foot of snow in a corridor from Delaware to southeast Massachusetts. The hardest-hit areas could receive up to two feet of snow. States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, as meteorologist Eric Fisher calls this the 'signature storm of the season.' Residents are strongly advised to avoid travel due to heavy snowfall and strong winds causing significantly reduced visibility and hazardous road conditions. Power outages are also a significant concern due to the weight of the snow and potential for downed tree limbs.
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