Alarm bells are ringing in New York, as the severe weather sweeping across the United States puts the city on high alert in anticipation of an extremely dangerous blizzard that threatens to paralyze everything. Authorities and residents are preparing at an intense pace with the mindset that “the end of the world is coming.”
US at the mercy of winter storm: extreme blizzard hits New York, city enters state of high alert
Thousands of citizens are rushing to supermarkets to stock up on supplies, with supermarket shelves emptying impressively of long-lasting food, water and essential items.
At the same time, the city that never sleeps seems to have hit the brakes, as there is minimal traffic on main avenues, sidewalks are empty and stores have their shutters down. Authorities are calling on citizens to limit their movements to the absolutely necessary, while many businesses have already proceeded with precautionary closures.
@armando0420musico #snowstorm #NYC #panic #fyp #shopping ♬ sonido original – armando0420musico
@frankyfrank444 New York Is Wild Right Now… Before the Snow Storm #snowstorm #wholefoods #blizzard #newyorkcity #nofood ♬ Rock and Roll Session – Canal Records JP
Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have been flooded with videos documenting the preparation frenzy. From improvised heating solutions and food storage to various types of patents for protecting homes and cars from snow and ice. Some with seriousness, others with humor, all however are preparing with a common denominator: fear of the extreme weather phenomenon.
@nd_home.hacks Snowstorm 2026 How to Prepare and Stay Safe🥶🤯 #snow #winterstorm #safety #tips #storm ♬ original sound – Miles
@tellmywhy.hn119 Winter Storm Warning ❄️ Preparation and Survival Tips 🥶🧊 #winterstorm #snowstorm #blizzard #survival #survivaltips #coldweather #fyp ♬ original sound – Miles
@sagaponyc The end is coming 😭😭😭😭 #greektiktok ♬ original sound – sagaponyc
@tiannarobillard Emphasis on the fun 🫵🏼❄️ @Adrien Nunez @🎥 @Dill Gold ♬ original sound – Tianna Robillard
The city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, issued a public message to citizens, calling on them to stay in their homes, avoid unnecessary travel and faithfully follow the instructions of Civil Protection services. He emphasized that the city is fully prepared, with snow plows, crews and emergency forces on standby. However, he stressed that individual responsibility is critical for avoiding accidents and problems.
@bbcnews More than 200 million Americans are expected to face an unusually brutal winter storm over the weekend, with heavy snows and freezing rains forecast. #NewYork #Snow #Mamdani #Storm #BBCNews ♬ original sound – BBC News
US at the mercy of winter storm
After heavy snowfall in the central states, severe weather is expected to hit the northeastern part of the US today, threatening millions of Americans with power outages and transportation networks with paralysis due to polar temperatures.
⚠️ Hazardous ice conditions in Atlanta including the airport with freezing rain falling moderating. Temperatures 28°F to 32°F with stronger wedge than modeled. pic.twitter.com/FmpRI2Q9k0
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 25, 2026
