Store, Mall, and Private Business Closings Today (February 24, 2026)
As of Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, the Northeastern United States is entering a “dig-out” phase following the “Blizzard of 2026” (Winter Storm Hernando). While the storm peaked on Monday, February 23, record-breaking snowfall of up to 32 inches has left significant operational hurdles for retailers.
Below is the status report for major retail and business sectors.
Tri-State Region (NY, NJ, CT)
Heavy cleanup underway; travel bans in New Jersey and NYC were lifted early this morning, but many suburban roads remain difficult.
| Business/Mall Name | Operating Status (Feb 24, 2026) |
| American Dream Mall (NJ) | Delayed Opening: Cleaning crews are clearing the massive parking decks. Expected to open at 12:00 PM. |
| Roosevelt Field (NY) | Modified Hours: Long Island saw over 30 inches of snow; mall is open but several individual retailers are closed due to staffing shortages. |
| The Westchester (NY) | Normal Hours: Opening as scheduled at 10:00 AM. |
| ShopRite / Stop & Shop | Operating: Most stores are open, but many report supply chain delays for fresh dairy and produce due to Monday’s travel bans. |
| Chase / Bank of America | Partial Closures: Suburban branches in Monmouth (NJ) and Suffolk (NY) counties may remain closed; city branches are largely operational. |
New England
State of Emergency remains in effect for parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts following record snowfall (32.8″ in RI).
| Business/Mall Name | Operating Status (Feb 24, 2026) |
| Prudential Center (MA) | Limited Operations: Accessible via T, but many interior shops are operating on a “store-by-store” basis. |
| Natick Mall (MA) | Modified Hours: Expected delayed opening; check specific anchor stores (Macy’s, etc.) for early closures. |
| Providence Place (RI) | Closed/Limited: Rhode Island is still under significant travel advisories; essential retail only. |
| Wegmans (MA) | Operational: Stores are open, but delivery services (Instacart) are currently suspended in high-snow zones. |
| Costco / BJ’s | Normal Hours: Large-scale snow removal is complete at most warehouse lots; gas stations are operational. |
Mid-Atlantic (PA, DE, MD)
Philadelphia and surrounding areas are recovering from roughly 14 inches of snow.
| Business/Mall Name | Operating Status (Feb 24, 2026) |
| King of Prussia Mall (PA) | Open: Cleanup was completed overnight. The mall is operating on normal Tuesday hours (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM). |
| Wells Fargo / PNC Bank | Operational: Most branches in the Philadelphia metro area have resumed normal service as of 9:00 AM. |
| Walmart / Target | Normal Hours: Big-box retailers in PA/DE are fully operational; some interior “specialty” sections (Optical/Pharmacy) may have limited staff. |
National Summary & Major Updates
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Retail “Apocalypse” Closures: Independent of the weather, several major chains are currently in the process of permanent closures. Francesca’s (all 400 locations), Eddie Bauer (175 locations), and American Signature Furniture are currently running liquidation sales as part of 2026 bankruptcy filings.
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Big-Box Status: Walmart and Target are prioritizing “essential” replenishment. If you are in the Northeast, expect “Out of Stock” notices on bread, milk, and salt through Wednesday morning.
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Banking: While digital services were unaffected, in-person notary and safe-deposit access may be restricted today in Rhode Island and Eastern Massachusetts due to local “Snow Emergencies.”
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