NYC Blizzard Winds Down: Storm Recap and Forecast Update

Blizzard of 2026 Recap

• ❄️ The Blizzard of 2026 is officially a top 10 storm in NYC history, ranking at number nine.
• 💨 Peak wind gusts reached 84 miles per hour in Montauk, equivalent to hurricane-force winds.
• 🌨️ The storm brought major snowfall combined with high winds, creating blizzard conditions across the tri-state area.

Lingering Blizzard Conditions

• ⚠️ Blizzard conditions can persist even after snow stops due to high winds (over 40 mph) blowing accumulated snow, limiting visibility.
• 🌬️ Gusts of 44 mph were recorded in White Plains and Bridgeport, with Montauk Point hitting 84 mph and Stony Brook 74 mph.
• 🔌 Heavy, wet snow led to widespread power outages in many suburbs.

Snowfall Totals and Storm Wrap-up

• 📊 Matinecock received nearly 2 feet of snow, Davis Park and Newark exceeded 2 feet, and West Islip neared 2 feet.
• 🏙️ New York City and Staten Island reported around 2 feet of snow, with areas like Sheepshead Bay and Williamsburg around 20 inches.
• 📉 The storm's center is pulling away, with snow tapering off and expected to clear by sunset.

Forecast and Outlook

• 🥶 Temperatures will drop into the teens and 20s overnight, remaining sub-freezing all day tomorrow, preventing any melting.
• 🌨️ A quick-hitting system is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing light snow.
• ☀️ A thaw is anticipated by the end of the week, with sunny conditions and mid-40s expected by Saturday.