A severe winter storm has impacted the northeastern United States, prompting the first blizzard warning in New York City since 2017. Over 40 million people across eleven states are under blizzard warnings, with forecasts predicting over 50 centimeters of snow in some areas. New York City experienced over 38 centimeters of snow in Central Park by Monday morning, leading to widespread disruptions. Approximately 550,000 customers in the Northeast faced power outages, including 21,400 in New York State. Over 5,000 flights were canceled for Monday, with more expected for Tuesday, affecting airlines like Lufthansa and Condor. Authorities advised against non-essential travel, deployed snowplows, and mobilized emergency snow shovelers. Schools were closed on Monday, marking the first official snow day since 2019.