Massive snowstorm slams Northeast, triggering travel bans and forcing thousands of flight cancellations

February 23, 2026

TL;DR

Blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall are affecting over 40 million people along the East Coast from Maryland to Maine.
Travel bans and restrictions are in place in several cities and states, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
More than 10,000 flights have been canceled through Tuesday due to the storm.
Over half a million power outages have been reported, primarily in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Some areas are experiencing significant snowfall, with parts of New Jersey and Long Island seeing nearly two feet of snow.
The storm is expected to be one of the worst in the last 150 years for New York.
Major flight hubs in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia are heavily impacted by cancellations.

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