NYC Reopens Roads, Bridges as Blizzard Continues to Snarl Travel

WATCH: Parts of New York City got up to 28 inches of snow during this blizzard, but most of the transit system is up and running. Source: Bloomberg

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By Michelle Kaske, Aashna Shah, and Laura Nahmias

February 23, 2026 at 12:22 AM UTC

Updated on

February 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM UTC

New York City has reopened roads and bridges to nonessential traffic, though travel in the area remains difficult as snow continues to fall across the region.

Most of the city is reporting 16 to 19 inches (48.26 centimeters) of snow with more expected as the day progresses, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Monday. Despite lifting the travel ban, he encouraged residents to stay inside.