• Two fatalities reported after tree collapses onto moving vehicle during Nor’easter in Maryland

    ByTeo Blašković

    Two people were killed and another seriously injured after a large tree fell onto a moving vehicle in Calvert County, Maryland, at approximately 16:40 LT on February 22, 2026, during a powerful Nor’easter affecting the region. The incident occurred on Solomons Island Road (Route 2) near Aspen Woods Drive in Sunderland. The two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and the third occupant was transported to a medical facility in critical condition.

  • Major Nor’easter produces hurricane-force gusts, up to 66 cm (24 inches) of snow and widespread outages across Northeast U.S.

    ByTeo Blašković

    Heavy snow and strong winds continued across the northeastern United States on February 23, 2026, as a major Nor’easter that began February 22 produced blizzard conditions, widespread travel disruption, scattered power outages, and minor to moderate coastal flooding from the Chesapeake Bay to New England. Over 660 000 customers from Virginia to New York and Massachusetts are without power.

  • Near-zero visibility and multiple accidents reported on I-80 during extreme blizzard in New Jersey

    ByTeo Blašković

    Multiple accidents and stranded vehicles were reported along Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey late on February 22 and into February 23 as a powerful Nor’easter brought blizzard conditions to the region. Authorities closed sections of the highway near Paterson while crews worked to remove vehicles and clear snow drifts amid winds exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

  • Severe winter storm paralyzes the New York metropolitan area, grounding flights and closing schools

    ByRishav Kothari

    A major blizzard struck New York on February 22, 2026, prompting a citywide travel ban and declaration of a State of Emergency. Snowfall totals reached 35.6 cm (14.0 inches) on Staten Island and 23.6 cm (9.3 inches) in Central Park. All schools have been closed on February 23, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared the first traditional snow day since 2019. No remote instruction will take place, and all after-school activities are cancelled.

  • Blizzard Warnings issued for Delaware, New Jersey, New York and southern Connecticut February 22-23

    ByRishav Kothari

    Blizzard Warnings were issued February 21, 2026, for parts of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and southern Connecticut, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 90 km/h (55 mph) forecast from February 22 through 18:00 EST on February 23. Snow accumulations of 15–50 cm (6–20 inches) are expected, with visibility potentially dropping below 0.4 km (0.25 miles) in blowing snow, producing whiteout conditions and dangerous travel.

  • Coastal storm and long-duration atmospheric river to bring heavy precipitation to Pacific Northwest and California

    ByTeo Blašković

    A slow-moving low-pressure system is forecast to bring long-duration atmospheric river conditions to the U.S. West Coast between Saturday, February 21, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026, delivering heavy precipitation from Washington to California. The strongest impacts are expected across southern Oregon and northern California Coast Ranges and the Klamath Mountains, where 5-10 inches (125-250 mm) of rain is forecast.

  • Confidence increases for significant winter storm to impact Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

    ByRishav Kothari

    Forecast confidence is increasing for an impactful winter storm to hit the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic over the weekend into Monday, February 23, 2026. Lake-enhanced and lake-effect snow are forecast as the storm moves into the Great Lakes Region starting Saturday, February 21. Snowfall rates of over 25 mm (1 inch) an hour coupled with gusty winds will create dangerous travel conditions with low visibility and slick roads.