Blizzard warning ⚠️

Update #694: Sorry, but the blizzard won't be the only storm this week.

Feb 22, 2026

Wow. What else can you say?

Blizzard warnings are now in effect for the first time in years for Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester Counties as the big storm closes in.

I’m increasing my forecast snowfall range to 10 to 15 inches with localized amounts up to 18 inches across the Hudson Valley.

That’s a little lower than some other forecasts, but it will depend on whether or not the region gets into this storm’s heaviest snow bands.

The storm’s heaviest snow bands will definitely hit parts of southern New England, where up to two feet of snow will fall. Towering snow drifts of three to five feet will also form, driven by 50 to 70 mph wind gusts near the coast.

The rapidly intensifying nor’easter from Sunday through Monday

Snow will fall on Sunday across the Hudson Valley, but roads should remain mostly wet because of marginal temperatures in the lower 30s. The storm’s worst won’t arrive until this evening and overnight, from around 7 p.m. onward.

From that point, snow rates could reach over an inch per hour at times, continuing into Monday afternoon before ending. The snow will also turn more powdery on Sunday night, helping it to pile up.

Winds will howl early Monday as the storm rapidly intensifies offshore, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph blowing and drifting snow as well as greatly reducing visibility — and bringing a chance for sporadic power outages. Avoid traveling if you can.

You don’t need me to tell you that there’s going to be a snow day on Monday. This one is pretty obvious 😉

The week ahead

After the blizzard, more snow is likely on Wednesday morning, followed by the potential for a wintry mix later Thursday. Remember, I’m just the messenger 🙈

But hey, it could reach 50 degrees next weekend!