NBC News • 2/20/2026 – 2/23/2026

Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Northeast as a significant storm, described as a "monster nor'easter," is expected to impact the region starting Sunday. Major cities, including New York City and Boston, are bracing for extreme snowfall, with forecasts predicting totals of 1 to over 2 feet. The storm is anticipated to rapidly intensify, creating blizzard conditions characterized by intense snowfall rates and strong winds, which could lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening travel conditions, as well as scattered power outages (NBC News, Fox Weather). New York City is under a Blizzard Warning for the first time in nearly a decade, with expectations of more than a foot of snow. The storm is likely to cripple travel at major airports and disrupt road conditions across the region. The forecast indicates that the worst impacts will be felt as the storm "bombs out," a term used to describe its rapid intensification (Fox Weather). Travel alerts have been issued, warning that the storm will paralyze major airports and roads due to the intense snow and winds. The timing of the storm's impacts is being closely monitored, with residents advised to prepare for severe weather conditions (Fox Weather). The situation is evolving, and authorities are urging caution as the storm approaches (NBC News, Fox Weather).
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