The National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings for over 23 million people, with the storm's “impactful" core hitting New York City and southern New England on Friday evening. National Weather Service (NWS) issues warningThe National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings for over 23 million people, with the storm's “impactful" core hitting New York City and southern New England on Friday evening. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams activated the city's Winter Weather Emergency Plan, with sanitation crews pretreating roads and hundreds of ploughs stationed across the five boroughs. “Road conditions will be treacherous for those travelling back from the holiday,” the weather service said. While winter weather can lead to soaring demand for electricity — crimping power supplies — so far, grids aren’t showing signs of stress.

Source: dna December 27, 2025 02:48 UTC