Major Snowstorm Hits US Northeast: New York Orders Travel Ban
New York City has imposed a citywide travel ban and closed schools as a powerful winter storm batters the northeastern United States, disrupting transport and daily activities across the region.
The storm, which is affecting areas from Washington, D.C. to the state of Maine, is expected to dump up to two feet of snow in some locations. The National Weather Service warned that blizzard conditions could rapidly develop from Maryland to southeastern New England, with snowfall rates of up to three inches per hour and wind gusts reaching 60 miles per hour.
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that streets, highways, and bridges would be closed overnight into Monday afternoon, urging residents to avoid all nonessential travel. The restrictions exempt essential workers and emergency travel.
Across the region, thousands of flights were cancelled, while nearly 80,000 customers in New Jersey were reported without electricity early Monday, according to outage tracking data. Visibility in parts of lower Manhattan dropped significantly as heavy snow swept through the financial district.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency to mobilise resources, while Boston Mayor Michelle Wu ordered the closure of public schools and municipal buildings.
Forecasters also warned of moderate to major coastal flooding from Delaware to Cape Cod in Massachusetts, compounding concerns about infrastructure and public safety.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul cautioned residents that the worst of the storm was yet to come and advised them to stock up on essentials and remain indoors as authorities work to manage the impact of the severe weather system.
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