It’s safe to say that New Yorkers aren’t being the least bit dramatic about how we feel about this winter — especially now that the numbers are in.
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According to reports by CNN and ABC7, Monday’s blizzard is officially the 9th largest snowstorm in New York City history. As of 1 p.m. ET, the city’s official reporting station in Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, placing this storm among the most significant snowfall events since recordkeeping began in 1869.
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That ranking cements what residents across the five boroughs already felt firsthand: this storm was historic, and it’s not over yet.
Snowfall is expected to gradually taper off by 8 pm, but the city could still see an additional 1.5 to 2.5 inches before the system fully moves out.
Forecasters say total storm accumulations will likely reach 19 to 21 inches citywide, with some neighborhoods potentially nearing 22 inches — numbers that could nudge the storm even higher in the record books.
Despite the slowing snowfall, travel remains hazardous. Officials are urging residents to limit unnecessary travel and give snow removal crews space to continue clearing roads and emergency routes.
The timing is coincidental: earlier this year, plenty of Instagram users were drawing playful comparisons between 2016 and 2026 — and now, history is giving that déjà vu moment a snowy twist.
For perspective, New York City’s all-time largest snowstorm remains the Jan. 22–24, 2016 blizzard, which buried the city under 27.5 inches of snow, according to official records from Central Park.
While this latest storm won’t dethrone that record-setter, it has firmly earned its place among the city’s most memorable winter events — proof that when it comes to blockbuster blizzards, New York doesn’t see them often, but when it does, they’re historic.
For continued storm updates, closures and safety measures, see our official guide here.