Full Notification

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
102 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

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Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-
102 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 12 and 18 inches, highest towards the NYC metro. Winds
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast New Jersey.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Instructions:

Blizzard Warning begins Sunday February 22, 2026 1:00pm.
Travel conditions are forecasted to deteriorate rapidly Sunday afternoon.
State of Emergency Issued: Travel Sunday evening into Monday should be restricted to emergencies only.
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