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NYC Buried Under 15+ Inches of Snow; Rare Thundersnow Strikes World Trade Center

New Yorkers were seen enjoying the weather after the snowfall. (Image: X)

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News18•24-02-2026, 07:56

NYC Buried Under 15+ Inches of Snow; Rare Thundersnow Strikes World Trade Center

•New York City received over 15 inches of snow, with some areas seeing nearly two feet, bringing the city to a near standstill.
•A rare thundersnow event occurred, with lightning striking One World Trade Center amidst heavy snowfall.
•Despite travel bans and over 10,000 flight cancellations, New Yorkers enjoyed the snow, engaging in snowball fights and building snowmen.
•Mayor Zohran Mamdani received praise for effective blizzard management, with snow cleared efficiently.
•Thundersnow, though visually stunning, carries the same dangers as lightning during a summer thunderstorm.

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