New York City is under a state of emergency as Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders a citywide shutdown in response to a severe snowstorm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for heavy snow, strong winds, and potential coastal flooding from the mid-Atlantic to Maine. Snowfall rates could reach up to 3 inches per hour, with total accumulations of 12 to 24 inches expected. Wind gusts up to 60 mph threaten power outages and make travel nearly impossible. Blizzard warnings are in place for New York City, Long Island, and other coastal communities in the Northeast.