Northeast Digs Out After Record-Breaking Blizzard, More Snow Expected This Week

The blizzard, which hit the Northeast on Monday, February 23, 2026, brought unprecedented snowfall to many areas. The National Weather Service reported up to 3 feet of snow in parts of New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York’s Long Island. Rhode Island experienced a record-breaking 32.8 inches of snow at T. F. Green International Airport, surpassing the previous record from the 1978 blizzard. The storm led to widespread school closures, with Boston Public Schools remaining closed through Tuesday. Over 6,000 flights were canceled nationwide, severely impacting air travel in the region. States of emergency were declared, and travel bans were implemented to ensure public safety. New York City's Sanitation Department declared an official 'end of storm' at 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday, requiring property owners to clear sidewalks. Another 1-3 inches of snow are expected Tuesday night. A stronger low nearby Thursday into Thursday night may bring more wintry precipitation, mainly light snow or a wintry mix inland.

According to the National Weather Service, blizzards contain large amounts of snow or blowing snow, have winds exceeding 35 mph, and have visibility of less than 1/4 mile for at least 3 hours.

Rhode Island, Long Island, and New Jersey saw some of the highest snowfall totals. The entire Northeast region was impacted by travel disruptions and school closures.

Yes, another 1-3 inches of snow are expected Tuesday night, with a chance of more wintry precipitation later in the week.

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