In light of a severe snowstorm battering the northeastern United States, New York has declared a state of emergency, advising residents to stay home to avoid dangerous travel conditions. Both New York City and New Jersey have implemented travel bans as the storm, starting Sunday, is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds, and blizzard conditions stretching from Delaware to southern Connecticut.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that certain areas may receive between 30 to 60 centimeters of snow. Media outlets, including Fox News, have referred to this storm as 'historic,' with wind gusts anticipated to reach between 22 to 31 meters per second in some regions. The last snowstorm warning for New York City was issued in 2017, marking the severity and rarity of this event.

The consequences of the storm are likely to result in widespread power outages across the region, with reports indicating that as many as 200,000 residents were without power by early Monday morning. The extensive accumulation of snow combined with high winds poses considerable challenges for emergency services and daily life in the affected areas, signaling significant disruptions ahead for the northeastern states.