Snow began falling in New Jersey and New York as the storm moved northward. The National Weather Service said 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) of snow was possible in many areas, along with heavy winds. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a ban on non-emergency travel on all streets from 9 p.m. Airports in the path of the storm, including in New York City and Boston, were also seeing widespread cancellations and delays. Preparations for major snow clearingWith the storm zeroing in, John Berlingieri scrapped plans for a family trip to Puerto Rico.

Source: CNN February 22, 2026 21:41 UTC