The Blizzard of 2026 in New York City, Tri-State area

Bee-LineBus service suspended Through 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23.

Westchester County will monitor road conditions and provide updates to the public as necessary.

You can check their website for further updates.

DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol and will temporarily suspend operations across New York City from 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

"Depending on conditions, we may shut down sooner. Operations will remain suspended until at least 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, February 23," DoorDash said. "We're shutting down at least 30 minutes ahead of the citywide travel ban to ensure deliveries are completed and Dashers are safely off the road before streets close at 9:00 p.m."

Statement from DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley:

"New York City is bracing itself ahead of a historic blizzard - the first in nearly a decade - with a foot of snow or more and dangerous wind gusts expected. We're suspending operations early to keep Dashers safe and off the streets before the travel ban takes effect. We're closely monitoring conditions and will resume as soon as it's safe to do so."

"This is going to be a bad one," Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said at a briefing Sunday afternoon in anticipation for the weekend blizzard.

Heavy winds along the coast up to 60 mph are possible and will be hazardous, Lamont said. With the winds, down trees and power lines are possible, Lamont said.

The state has 800 snowplows at the ready ahead of the storm.

As a result of the weather, the governor warned that power outages are possible as well.

Gov. Lamont declared a State of Emergency earlier Sunday and signed an emergency order prohibiting vehicles from traveling on highways across the state, which will take effect starting at 5 p.m. tonight.

He's also ordering all State of Connecticut executive branch office buildings closed to the public on Monday.

For the duration of this storm-related closure, the governor is directing that:

- Level 1 executive branch state employees should report to work as scheduled or directed.
- Level 2 executive branch state employees should not report to work in-person to their state offices/work locations. Additionally:
- Level 2 employees who are scheduled to telework on Monday should do so or use their accrued leave; and
- Level 2 employees who are scheduled to report to work in-person to their state offices/work locations on Monday are requested, though not required, to telework, in accordance with the executive branch Telework Policy.

NJ Transit rail service will be suspended at 9 p.m.

In addition, the agency previously announced bus, light rail and access link services will be suspended beginning at 6 p.m.

A travel ban will also take effect at 9 p.m. Sunday, and end 7 a.m. on Monday.

Travel Restriction Details:

-All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period.
-The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
-Violators may face penalties under state law.

Exemptions:

The travel restriction does not apply to:
- Emergency and public safety vehicles and personnel
- Public works and snow removal crews
- Public transportation vehicles and personnel
- Government officials conducting official business
- Utility company vehicles and personnel
- Healthcare workers and urgent medical travel
- Personnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human services facilities
- Delivery of critical medical supplies and services to healthcare facilities
- News media
- Private snow removal contractors
- Patients seeking urgent critical care and their escorts
- Travel necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and essential services, including energy, fuel, food, pharmacies, and hardware stores
- Personnel supporting airline and airport operations