New York City is battling a historic winter storm this week, with Times Square – the iconic “Crossroads of the World” – transformed into a swirling snowscape as of February 23, 2026. The U.S. National Weather Service warns of up to 18 inches of snow and 45 mph winds, creating whiteout conditions that could paralyze travel through the weekend.
📹 Live cameras show Broadway’s neon lights dimmed by relentless snowfall, while emergency crews scramble to keep roads clear. “This isn’t just a snow day – it’s a full-blown survival challenge,” said Manhattan resident Priya Kapoor, who canceled her theater plans due to subway closures.
Key impacts for 2026:
✈️ 1,200+ flights canceled at NYC airports
💡 25,000 homes already without power in tri-state area
🚗 Coastal flooding risks along Hudson River
While TikTok videos of snowball fights in empty Times Square go viral, officials urge caution: “This storm could break February records set in 2016,” warned NWS meteorologist Dr. Evan Torres.
