Summary
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency and ordered a shutdown of all non-emergency traffic due to a severe snowstorm affecting the northeastern United States. The National Weather Service warned of heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding, making travel nearly impossible.
Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency in New York City due to the snowstorm.
- All non-emergency travel is banned from 9pm Sunday to noon Monday, affecting streets, highways, and bridges.
- National Weather Service predicts snowfall rates of up to 3 inches per hour, totaling up to 24 inches.
- Strong winds up to 60 mph are expected, which could cause power outages and dangerous conditions.
- As of Sunday evening, over 22,000 customers in New Jersey were without power.
- Blizzard warnings are in place for several states, including New York and Massachusetts.
- Essential workers and emergency travel are exempt from the travel ban.
