VIDEO: Times Square dawns covered in snow after storm in New York

Snow accumulates in Times Square, in New York, amid the historic storm The iconic Times Square, in New York, was covered in snow this Monday morning (23), during the passage of a strong storm through the northeast of the United States. ✅ Follow g1’s international news channel on WhatsApp The city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, ordered the closure of the city’s streets to non-essential vehicle traffic, including bicycles and scooters, from 9 pm on Sunday to noon on Monday, in addition to the closure of all schools. The governors of New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts also issued state of emergency decrees and suspended non-essential travel on Sunday (22), as the storm was expected to bring up to 60 centimeters of snow and strong winds to the region. Despite this, some tourists could be seen strolling through Times Squares amid the snowfall. Naked Cowboy, or “Cowboy Naked”, a well-known local street artist, was also seen performing in swimming trunks and in the cold. (See below) Times Square ‘Naked Cowboy’ performs amid blizzard in New York The US National Weather Service (NWS) warned of severe conditions in New York and reported that a blizzard warning would remain in effect in several areas of the city until 8pm Brasília time (6pm local time) this Monday. Historic storm The northeastern United States, including cities like New York and Boston, is experiencing a historic snowstorm, which worsened from Sunday (22). The snowstorm is accompanied by winds that can reach up to 110 km/h. As of Monday, more than 300,000 properties on the east coast of the United States were without electricity and more than five thousand flights were canceled. People sledding in Times Square, in New York, after snowfall on February 23, 2026 AP Photo/Seth Wenig Timelapse shows a snowstorm in New York on February 23, 2026. WABC via Reuters A woman walks along Third Avenue, in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York, on February 22, 2026. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP

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