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New York's Times Square blanketed in snow as city faces major winter storm

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New York City&#x27;s iconic Times Square was covered in snow early on Monday (February 23) as a major snowstorm swept through the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions.Timelapses recorded early Monday (February 23) captured the force of a winter storm sweeping across New York City, at times obscuring landmarks such as the Empire State Building from view.The National Weather Service warned of hazardous conditions and said a blizzard warning would remain in effect for several parts of New York City until 6 p.m. EST (2300 GMT) on Monday.New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel on Sunday (February 22) as the storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, from 9 p.m. Sunday to 12 p.m. Monday and closure of all school buildings.New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she had activated 100 National Guard members to assist in Long Island, New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley – areas expected to bear the brunt of the heavy snow and coastal winds.More than 15,000 flights were delayed by early afternoon on Sunday, and more than 3,500 were cancelled, with the largest number of cancellations at JFK, La Guardia and Newark airports.(Production: Hussein Al-Waaile, Anita Kobylinska)

New York City's iconic Times Square was covered in snow early on Monday (February 23) as a major snowstorm swept through the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions.

New York City's iconic Times Square was covered in snow early on Monday (February 23) as a major snowstorm swept through the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions.

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New York's Times Square blanketed in snow as city faces major winter storm

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Published February 24, 2026 06:33 AM PHT

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