New York City Faces Its Second Big Storm in Weeks

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by Mihir Zaveri

February 22, 2026

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New York City is bracing for its second major winter storm in just weeks, with blizzard conditions expected to bring significant snowfall, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has mobilized a robust response, including increased numbers of plows, salters, shovelers, and emergency workers compared to the previous storm in January. This time, the city has doubled its emergency shovelers to over 1,000 and added 100 more sanitation workers to tackle snow removal. A complete travel ban on city roads has been implemented until Monday noon, affecting all vehicles, including cars, trucks, scooters, and e-bikes, to ensure safety and clear paths for emergency services. The storm follows a similar pattern of extreme weather but with notable differences in both the weather conditions and the city’s approach. While the January storm tested the city’s preparedness, this latest event highlights lessons learned, such as improved communication with residents, increased staffing, and enhanced measures to protect vulnerable populations. Overdose prevention centers will remain open through the night, addressing health risks linked to extreme cold, while mobile warming units assist homeless individuals. Public schools have been closed for the day, mirroring the January response but with adjustments in strategy

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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/22/2026