New York City and the surrounding metro area took another hit over the weekend, with all five boroughs seeing more than a foot of snow — and the blizzard has yet to let up. Dangerous roads and railroad closures affected transportation for all residents of New York State, as well as the upstate and its neighbors, New Jersey and Connecticut. Now that the travel ban has been issued, drivers are wondering how long they will have to wait until they can drive.
Get updates on the travel ban that went into effect amid the dangerous snowstorm in New York below.
How long will it last to snow in New York City?
Snow began falling for most residents of the tri-state area on the afternoon of Sunday, February 22nd. It did not stop falling until Monday, February 23rd. However, the snowfall was not as heavy as it used to be.
The snow is expected to stop falling in the afternoon of February 23.
Public schools in New York City:
Tomorrow (Monday, 2/23) is a full snow day – no remote learning, no logging in. Our first real snow day in seven years.⁰
This blizzard is dangerous. Stay inside. A travel ban from 9pm to noon tomorrow so crews can keep the streets clear.
⁰ After the worst passes, prepare and… pic.twitter.com/e2DvrDgax1– Mayor Zahran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 22, 2026
How many inches of snow did New York get?
The Hudson Valley, New York City neighborhoods and Long Island had averaged 10 to 20 inches of rain through Tuesday. According to NBC News, LaGuardia Airport has more than 15 inches of snow, as does Central Park. In parts of Nassau County, residents are seeing between 11 and 17 inches of snow.
Residents of Suffolk County, Long Island, saw the worst snowfall, with between 19 and 22.5 inches of snow, according to NBC News.
The Hudson Valley has received between 8 and 12.5 inches of snow so far.
How long will the New York City travel ban last?
New York City’s travel ban will end at noon ET unless officials update the public otherwise.
Are schools in New York City closed on Mondays and Tuesdays?
mayor Zahran Mamdani He confirmed that all public schools in New York City were closed on February 23. As of press time, there was no update on possible school closures on Tuesday. Reopenings will depend on routes and safety conditions for bus drivers.
What is the travel ban in New York City?
For all five boroughs of New York City, Mayor Mamdani said vehicles are not allowed on streets, bridges and highways for the duration of the ban.
