NYC Snow Totals Top 2 Feet: How Many Inches of Snow Fell and Is There School Tomorrow in NYC?

The Blizzard of 2026 has cemented itself as one of New York City's most powerful snowstorms in years, burying all five boroughs under historic NYC snow totals, paralyzing transit, and forcing a rare snow day. Here is everything you need to know — including how many inches of snow fell across the city and whether there is school tomorrow in NYC.

How Many Inches of Snow Fell Across New York City

As of early afternoon Monday, 19.7 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park, while 22.2 inches had fallen at LaGuardia Airport and 19.8 inches at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Grasmere on Staten Island recorded the highest total in the five boroughs, with 24.1 inches on the ground as of 10:30 a.m. ET Monday.

NYC Snow Totals by Borough and Neighborhood

Here is a breakdown of the official National Weather Service NYC snow totals:

Is There School Tomorrow in NYC?

Public school students will return to their classrooms Tuesday after having a traditional snow day Monday, Mayor Mamdani confirmed. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced: "All schools will be fully open and operational tomorrow. The team efforts have been nothing short of extraordinary."

Despite more than 70,000 New Yorkers signing a petition urging a switch to remote learning on Tuesday, city officials held firm — so yes, there is school tomorrow in NYC.

The Storm That Paralyzed New York

The Blizzard of 2026 officially became one of the region's top ten all-time snowstorms, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts, widespread whiteout conditions, and more than two feet of snow to parts of the Tri-State area. Peak wind gusts reached 84 mph at Montauk Point and 74 mph in Stony Brook, comparable to a Category 1 hurricane.

Snow began falling midday Sunday and grew in intensity after nightfall. Winds picked up, with Midtown Manhattan reporting a peak wind gust of 47 mph just after 3 a.m. ET.

Travel, Transit, and City Services

Alternate side parking has been suspended through Sunday, March 1. Trash, compost, and recycling will not be collected Monday or Tuesday as the Sanitation Department prioritizes snow response. More than 5,000 Sanitation Department plows and salt spreaders are clearing streets across the five boroughs. A hazardous travel advisory remained in effect through midnight Monday ET.

More than 5,660 flights were canceled across the U.S. by Monday afternoon. American Airlines said it expects to restart flights at New York City-area airports late Tuesday morning.

What Comes Next for New York

With the storm now winding down, the focus in New York shifts to recovery. City buildings will reopen for service Tuesday, and an Enhanced Code Blue — issued when temperatures drop below freezing overnight — has been extended through Wednesday morning. Residents are urged to clear sidewalks promptly and check on neighbors as temperatures remain dangerously cold across the region.