New Yorkers — and much of the surrounding region — woke up to a striking scene this morning: more than 15 inches of snow blanketing streets, rooftops, and rail lines.
The powerful blizzard has upended daily life across the five boroughs and beyond. Schools are closed, transit service has been disrupted, travel bans are in effect in some areas, and emergency measures have been rolled out to keep residents safe and warm.
As crews work around the clock to clear roads and restore normal operations, attention is now turning to another looming concern: the growing threat of power outages as heavy, wet snow and strong winds strain electrical infrastructure.
Ahead of the storm, ConEdison stated on Twitter:
Increased staffing and around‑the‑clock command center coverage are in place to support a rapid response to blizzard impacts. We are working closely with City and County partners to coordinate a unified response. Stay away from downed wires and report outages through our website, mobile app, by calling 1‑800‑75‑CONED, or here.
New York Outages
As of the latest update, 15,644 homes and businesses across New York are without power — about 0.18% of the 8.7 million customers tracked statewide — giving the state the seventh-highest number of outages in the country.
Suffolk County is the hardest hit, with 6,613 customers without power (1.03%), followed by Queens and Nassau County. Utility data show PSEG Long Island accounts for the vast majority of outages, reporting 14,548 customers affected — or 1.26% of its service area — while other providers, including Con Edison, are reporting comparatively minimal disruptions.
New Jersey Outages
Across the Hudson, New Jersey has been hit even harder. More than 128,000 homes and businesses — roughly 3.09% of the 4.1 million customers tracked statewide — are without power, giving the state the second-highest number of outages in the country.
Ocean County is the epicenter, with 36,363 customers affected (11.56%), followed by Monmouth County and Cape May County, where nearly 13% of customers are without power.
Among utilities, FirstEnergy reports the largest number of outages, while Atlantic City Electric has the highest percentage of customers impacted, underscoring the storm’s significant strain on the state’s power grid.
On Twitter, New Jersey Gov advised customers to call their providers and ensure that devices are charged.
Power Outages By The Numbers: New York
- 15,644 homes and businesses without power across New York
- 8,742,834 total customers tracked statewide
- 0.18% of customers currently affected
- 7th highest number of outages in the U.S.
- Suffolk County hardest hit: 6,613 outages (1.03%)
- Queens: 4,985 outages (0.55%)
- Nassau County: 2,950 outages (0.62%)
- Dutchess County and Orange County also reporting outages
- PSEG Long Island reports 14,548 customers out (1.26% of service area)
To see your area’s status, contact your local provider or view a map here. To view ConEdison statuses, see their official map. Fox5 also has provided a tracker for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut here.
In the meantime, officials are urging residents to stay safe, check on neighbors, and report outages directly to their utility providers. With bitter cold following the storm, staying safe and warm remains the top priority. ❤️🫂