World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
Ginger Zee, ABC News chief meteorologist giving quick forecasts and storm analysis. Matt Rivers, on‑scene ABC correspondent reporting from a snowbound Boston. They cover a record bomb cyclone paralyzing the Northeast, hurricane‑force gusts and thunder‑snow, and the cascading travel chaos across airports and cities.
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Historic Bomb Cyclone Paralyzes Northeast
- The Northeast bomb cyclone produced record snowfall, hurricane-force gusts, and widespread paralysis from Philadelphia to Boston.
- Reports included 84 mph gusts in Montauk, manhole fires in NYC, 11,000+ flight cancellations, and multiple states with 2+ feet of snow.
On The Ground Whiteout Reporting From Boston
- Matt Rivers described whiteout conditions and thunder-snow while reporters struggled to open car doors and first responders needed help digging out ambulances.
- He recounted snow falling three inches per hour in NYC and crews halting plowing in Providence after a record 32+ inches.
Plan Travel Around Ongoing Snow And Upcoming Systems
- Expect continued travel disruptions and lighter follow-up snow, but plan for another accumulation midweek into the weekend.
- Ginger Zee warned highs will stay above freezing this week, with light Tuesday flakes and a rain/snow threat Thursday into Friday.