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

New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell joined Eyewitness News to provide an update on storm preparations.

Farrell talked about three factors that makes this storm uniquely challenging, including the amount of snow, heavy winds and the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding in coastal areas.

She described it as a trifecta of conditions coming together.

New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell joined Eyewitness News with an update on storm preparations in the city.

She said the city is also monitoring the potential for fires, power outages and downed tree limbs.

The governors of seven Northeast states have declared states of emergencies as a severe winter snowstorm was moving up the East Coast, reports ABC News' Michael Pappano.

States of emergency have been declared in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a "state of preparedness" as the storm intensified Sunday afternoon.

The governors are advising people to stay off the roadways and highways during the storm, and several states -- including New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island -- have issued travel bans.

Broadway's "Operation Mincemeat" announced it will perform a livestream concert Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. after having to cancel their final live performance due to the blizzard.

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.