A major winter storm swept across the U.S. Northeast on Monday, forcing widespread school closures, halting transit systems, and pushing government offices onto emergency schedules. Authorities warned of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions, urging residents to stay indoors. New York City, home to the nation’s largest public school system, canceled in-person classes and after-school activities, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency and restricted non-essential vehicles from city roads to aid snow-removal operations.
State governments across the region activated emergency measures as conditions worsened. New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed National Guard members to assist in the hardest-hit areas, including Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, while Massachusetts and New Jersey issued statewide emergency declarations. Officials warned that some locations could receive up to two feet of snow with wind gusts approaching 70 mph, increasing the risk of power outages, fallen trees, and coastal damage. The storm also forced the closure of the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.
Travel disruptions mounted rapidly as airlines canceled thousands of flights and public transportation systems suspended services. NJ TRANSIT halted rail, bus, and light-rail operations, while transit agencies across New England paused services until conditions improve. Postal authorities cautioned that mail and package deliveries could be delayed due to the severe weather. With dangerous road conditions and limited mobility, officials throughout the Northeast continued to urge residents to remain at home until the storm subsides.
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