New Yorkers told to stay at home as blizzard threatens to become 'bomb cyclone'

New Yorkers told to stay at home as blizzard threatens to become 'bomb cyclone' Millions of New Yorkers as well as much of the northeastern United States were stuck at home, with forecasters warning of up to two feet of snow in some areas. Monday 23 February 2026 10:19, UK 1:34 Share New York facing 'up to 20 inches of snow' Why you can trust Sky News Non-emergency road travel is banned in New York City due to "dangerous blizzard conditions", as snow blankets the Big Apple. Millions of New Yorkers, as well as much of the northeastern United States, were stuck at home, with forecasters warning of up to two feet of snow in some areas. "We're expecting conditions to rapidly deteriorate," weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said Sunday. Pereira added the storm could possibly become a bomb cyclone, when a storm drops at least 24 millibars in pressure in 24 hours. "I think when all is said and done, it will meet the definition of a bomb cyclone." Get Sky News on WhatsApp Follow our channel and never miss an update. Read more from Sky News: Close friends among nine killed in avalanche Greenland PM responds to Trump hospital boat offer Nearly 240,000 people were left without power as the storm intensified across several states in the northeast, according to the PowerOutage website. More on New York Zohran Mamdani: New York's new mayor 'won't hesitate' to use his power State of emergency declared in New York as US storm disrupts thousands of flights Luigi Mangione shown videos of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing as defence seeks to bar evidence Related Topics: New York New York City School classes have either been cancelled or moved online in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it the "first old-school snow day since 2019". "And to kids across New York City, you have a very serious mission if you choose to accept it: Stay cozy," he said. Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free Meanwhile, outreach w...