A significant winter storm has swept across the northeastern United States, impacting major states including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, all of which have declared states of emergency due to the severe weather conditions. The storm has resulted in heavy, wet snow and strong winds, leading to downed trees and power lines, leaving over 215,000 people without electricity, with the most outages reported in New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, fierce winds, and coastal flooding. Wind gusts have reached about 22 meters per second (approximately 49 mph) in New York and New Jersey. Reports indicate that snowfall accumulation could be as high as five centimeters per hour in areas like New York City. The severe weather is projected to continue through at least the night and into the local Monday morning hours.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani remarked on the unprecedented nature of the storm, stating that it has been ten years since a storm of this magnitude has occurred. In light of the situation, he has declared Monday as a 'snow day', resulting in the closure of all public schools in the city. The storm's intensity and impacts are being closely monitored as communities prepare for ongoing challenges related to power restoration and safety during the extreme weather conditions.