A powerful winter storm, classified as a bomb cyclone, is currently battering the Northeast, bringing blizzard conditions to New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Area. Travel bans have been enacted in New Jersey and Nassau County as the storm dumps heavy snowfall, with forecasts predicting totals of up to 30 inches in some areas. The blizzard has resulted in school closures, suspended public services, and widespread power outages affecting over 250,000 residents. Major highways, including the I-95 corridor, are paralyzed, and thousands of flights have been canceled. Local officials have declared states of emergency, urging residents to stay indoors as conditions are expected to worsen overnight.