As of February 24, 2026, a record-setting blizzard continues to devastate the northeastern United States, with nearly two feet of snow reported in major cities. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings affecting at least 40 million people, marking the first such warning for New York City since 2017. Seven governors have declared states of emergency as blinding snow and hurricane-force winds, with gusts reaching up to 80 mph, have left drivers stranded and created treacherous travel conditions. Reports indicate that over 600,000 homes and businesses remain without power, with cancellation rates for flights exceeding 97% in some locations, according to NBC News.
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Blizzard Strikes Us Northeast Leaving 500,000 Without Power
92% NEGATIVE
A record blizzard is wreaking havoc in the Northeast U.S., with nearly 2 feet of snow, 40 million under warnings, 600,000 without power, and 97% flight cancellations. States of emergency declared.
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