Blizzard Warning, New York

Severe

Gusts up to 45 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Ended Monday, February 23, 2026.

Issued: Saturday, February 21, 2:44 in the morning
Expires: Monday, February 23, 6 in the evening
Updated: February 23, 2026

Places in this warning

How much

Wind gusts: Up to 45 mph

Map

This warning
Interstates
US highways

Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Orange and Putnam Counties.
When: Until 6 in the evening this evening.
Impacts: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

Monday 4:43 in the afternoon
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. February 23, 2026
Monday 12:55 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 23, 2026
Monday 1:52 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 17 to 24 inches to 9 to 14 inches. February 23, 2026
Sunday 1:22 in the afternoon
Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 22, 2026
Sunday 4:51 in the morning
Snow totals raised from 16 to 20 inches to 16 to 24 inches. February 22, 2026
Sunday 2 in the morning
Area expanded. February 22, 2026
Saturday 1:02 in the afternoon
Snow totals raised from 13 to 18 inches to 15 to 20 inches. Area expanded. Now also replaces the Winter Storm Warning. February 21, 2026
Saturday 2:44 in the morning
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 21, 2026