The governors of New York and New Jersey have issued states of emergency.
A massive winter storm is barreling across the Northeast, dumping more than 2 feet of snow and prompting the first blizzard warning for New York City in nearly a decade.
Blowing winds up to 80 mph and heavy snow are pummeling New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The powerful storm, which has over 40 million under a Blizzard Warning and just shy of 14 million under a Winter Storm Warning, began blanketing the Northeast in snow on Sunday.
The governors of seven Northeast states have declared states of emergency as a severe winter storm was moving up the East Coast.
States of emergency have been declared in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a “state of preparedness” as the storm intensified Sunday afternoon.
The governors are advising people to stay off the roadways and highways during the storm, and several states -- including New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island -- have issued travel bans.
-ABC News Michael Pappano
DoorDash has activated its severe weather protocol and will temporarily suspend operations across New York City on Sunday night, the food delivery company said.
DoorDash said it plans to begin suspending operations at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, but said it could shut down sooner depending on weather conditions. Operations will remain suspended until at least noon on Monday, the company said.
The company said it plans to shut down at least 30 minutes ahead of a 9 p.m. citywide travel ban goes into effect. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the ban earlier Sunday for all vehicles, save for "essential and emergency trips."
"New York City is bracing itself ahead of a historic blizzard – the first in nearly a decade – with a foot of snow or more and dangerous wind gusts expected," DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley said in the statement. "We're suspending operations early to keep Dashers safe and off the streets before the travel ban takes effect. We're closely monitoring conditions and will resume as soon as it's safe to do so."
-ABC News' Victoria Arancio
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul cautioned residents of her state on Sunday afternoon, saying they are experiencing the "calm before the storm."
"The worst is yet to come," Hochul said at a news conference. "Lives are at stake."
Hochul said New York City could be in store for one of the "top 10 worst winter storms in the last 150 years."
The Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island are expected to receive wet snow, which has the ability to take down power lines, the governor said.
"Long Island and New York City and lower Hudson Valley are literally in the direct eye of the storm," Hochul said.
Hochul warned that subway service in New York City could see "some disruptions" due to the storm. Subways are expected to continue running throughout the storm, but mostly on local tracks.
Metro North train service will run on a weekend schedule and Long Island Rail Road commuter train service is expected to be suspended at 1 a.m. on Monday.
"There is no way these predictions are wrong," Hochul said. "It is coming, and it's going to be hard felt."
-ABC News' Victoria Arancio
