Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness for the state and directed the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to coordinate readiness efforts ahead of an incoming winter storm, as posted on X at approximately 2:15 AM UTC on February 22, 2026. New York City faces a Blizzard Warning from 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday with 13-18 inches of snow expected, potentially up to 20 inches, according to updates from ScooterCasterNY and AllanWeather during the reporting window from 12:46 AM to 3:45 AM UTC. The declaration prioritizes family safety, urging early preparation, staying informed, and postponing travel, as stated by GovWesMoore on X (https://x.com/GovWesMoore/status/2025402754198331604). Capital Weather Gang reported models showing a wide range of snow totals for the D.C. area, with 6+ inches possible in aggressive scenarios and heaviest accumulation from 4-10 p.m. Sunday, depending on rain-to-snow changeover timing (https://x.com/capitalweather/status/2025408585384009744). AllanWeather forecasted New York City's biggest snowfall in at least five years, factoring in potential heavy snow bands, in a final call posted during the window (https://x.com/AllanWeather/status/2025405451353874758). ScooterCasterNY updated expectations to up to 20 inches in NYC, quoting officials on snow intensifying Sunday night and dangerous Monday commutes, advising residents to stay off roads (https://x.com/ScooterCasterNY/status/2025405600419479741). These developments build on prior Northeast blizzard forecasts projecting significant snow, contrasting with California's low drought coverage and high reservoir levels reported earlier on February 21.
