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Blizzard hammers Northeast as heavy snow and wind snarl region

Portrait of David Baratz David Baratz
Feb. 23, 2026Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 2:45 p.m. ET
A powerful nor'easter rapidly intensified early Monday as it pummeled much of the Northeast with heavy snow, grounding flights, shuttering schools and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. Lauren Bonnet wades through the deep snow as she tries to make her way to her car to retrieve her jacket as a blizzard makes its way across New Bedford, Mass. on Feb. 23, 2026.
A powerful nor'easter rapidly intensified early Monday as it pummeled much of the Northeast with heavy snow, grounding flights, shuttering schools and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
Lauren Bonnet wades through the deep snow as she tries to make her way to her car to retrieve her jacket as a blizzard makes its way across New Bedford, Mass. on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Town of Barnstable employee Dominic Minghella knocks snow off traffic lights along of Barnstable Road in Hyannis on February 23,2026.
Town of Barnstable employee Dominic Minghella knocks snow off traffic lights along of Barnstable Road in Hyannis on February 23,2026.
Steve Heaslip/Cape Cod Times
Whiteout conditions persist along the beach and boardwalk as heavy snow falls on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Seaside Park, New Jersey.
Whiteout conditions persist along the beach and boardwalk as heavy snow falls on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Seaside Park, New Jersey.
Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press
The storm brought down trees and wires in Marshfield, Mass. making it impossible to travel, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
The storm brought down trees and wires in Marshfield, Mass. making it impossible to travel, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Colin Eliot, 7, climbs through a tunnel from a snowbank transformed into a snow fort on Brigham Road in Framingham, the day after the Blizzard of '26, Feb. 24, 2026.
Colin Eliot, 7, climbs through a tunnel from a snowbank transformed into a snow fort on Brigham Road in Framingham, the day after the Blizzard of '26, Feb. 24, 2026.
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Brandon Santini of Birchbrow Ave. in North Weymouth Weymouth, the deep drifting snow was two feet deep. The dig out starts after over two feet of snow was dumped on the area in the blizzard of 26 on Tuesday February 24, 2026
Brandon Santini of Birchbrow Ave. in North Weymouth Weymouth, the deep drifting snow was two feet deep. The dig out starts after over two feet of snow was dumped on the area in the blizzard of 26 on Tuesday February 24, 2026
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A Bluejay perches itself in the sun a day after a major blizzard hit the area on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey.
A Bluejay perches itself in the sun a day after a major blizzard hit the area on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey.
Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press
The collapsed dome at Goodsports along Route 138 in Wall Township, NJ, is shown Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The weight of snow during Monday's blizzard took it down.
The collapsed dome at Goodsports along Route 138 in Wall Township, NJ, is shown Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The weight of snow during Monday's blizzard took it down.
Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park Press
A woman makes their way through the snow during a powerful winter storm in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2026.
A woman makes their way through the snow during a powerful winter storm in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2026.
Brendan McDermid, REUTERS
Seagulls bask in the sun along the Toms River a day after a major blizzard hit the area on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey.
Seagulls bask in the sun along the Toms River a day after a major blizzard hit the area on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey.
Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press
Pedestrians walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
Pedestrians walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
Jeenah Moon, REUTERS
Caroline Sheppard clears snow from the sidewalk near her Oaklyn home on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, after a winter storm hit South Jersey.
Caroline Sheppard clears snow from the sidewalk near her Oaklyn home on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, after a winter storm hit South Jersey.
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Pedestrians walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, Feb. 23, 2026.
Pedestrians walk on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City, Feb. 23, 2026.
Jeenah Moon, REUTERS
An MTA worker clears snow outside a subway station in New York City, Feb. 23, 2026.
An MTA worker clears snow outside a subway station in New York City, Feb. 23, 2026.
Brendan McDermid, REUTERS
People carry a baby stroller during a winter storm in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
People carry a baby stroller during a winter storm in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
TIMOTHY A.CLARY, AFP Via Getty Images
A person walks in the falling snow in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
A person walks in the falling snow in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
ANGELA WEISS, AFP Via Getty Images
A person uses a snow blower to clear a sidewalk outside a church during a winter storm in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
A person uses a snow blower to clear a sidewalk outside a church during a winter storm in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
ANGELA WEISS, AFP Via Getty Images
Snow covers the ground around the U.S. Capitol building after a winter storm swept through Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2026.
Snow covers the ground around the U.S. Capitol building after a winter storm swept through Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2026.
Kylie Cooper, REUTERS
Residents in Philadelphia dig out their cars as heavy snow continues to fall on Feb. 23, 2026.
Residents in Philadelphia dig out their cars as heavy snow continues to fall on Feb. 23, 2026.
Matthew Hatcher, Getty Images
A person walks through Copley Square during blizzard conditions in Boston, Massachusetts on Feb. 23, 2026.
A person walks through Copley Square during blizzard conditions in Boston, Massachusetts on Feb. 23, 2026.
JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP Via Getty Images
Rick Zikowitz shovels the steps at his father's home in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 23, 2026.
Rick Zikowitz shovels the steps at his father's home in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 23, 2026.
Ben Mace, Wilmington News Journal Via USA TODAY Network
Snow weighs down tree branches in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 23, 2026.
Snow weighs down tree branches in Smyrna, Del. on Feb. 23, 2026.
Ben Mace, Wilmington News Journal Via USA TODAY Network
A person trudges through snow minutes after sunrise on Feb. 23, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
A person trudges through snow minutes after sunrise on Feb. 23, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Firefighters in Marshfield, Mass. return to their vehicle after checking on an elderly resident who lost power and wanted to leave her home Feb. 23, 2026.
Firefighters in Marshfield, Mass. return to their vehicle after checking on an elderly resident who lost power and wanted to leave her home Feb. 23, 2026.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Workers clear snow in downtown Wilmington on Feb. 23, 2026.
Workers clear snow in downtown Wilmington on Feb. 23, 2026.
Damian Giletto, Wilmington News Journal Via USA TODAY Network
A plow clears the streets of snow during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb. 23, 2026.
A plow clears the streets of snow during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb. 23, 2026.
JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP Via Getty Images
A man attempts to enter his car in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
A man attempts to enter his car in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Feb. 23, 2026.
Charly Triballeau, AFP Via Getty Images
A DPW snow plow clears the road in blizzard conditions during a nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026 in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Blizzard warnings for New York City and parts of the northeast are in effect until 6 p.m.
A DPW snow plow clears the road in blizzard conditions during a nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026 in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Blizzard warnings for New York City and parts of the northeast are in effect until 6 p.m.
Tania Savayan/The Journal News
Busses come to a stop during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb. 23, 2026.
Busses come to a stop during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb. 23, 2026.
JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP Via Getty Images
A man on cross-country skies travels through Central Park on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
A man on cross-country skies travels through Central Park on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
Ryan Murphy, Getty Images
A snowplow clears a parking lot in front of a Tarrytown, N.Y. apartment building before dawn during blizzard conditions during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
A snowplow clears a parking lot in front of a Tarrytown, N.Y. apartment building before dawn during blizzard conditions during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
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Raymond DeFiore of the Tarrytown, N.Y. Department of Public Works operates a snowplow before dawn during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
Raymond DeFiore of the Tarrytown, N.Y. Department of Public Works operates a snowplow before dawn during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
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A person is seen using a snowblower as the city braces for a blizzard on Sunday into Monday, Feb. 22, 2026, in New York City.
A person is seen using a snowblower as the city braces for a blizzard on Sunday into Monday, Feb. 22, 2026, in New York City.
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Commuters wait for the train in the snow at the 125th Street subway station during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
Commuters wait for the train in the snow at the 125th Street subway station during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
Ryan Murphy, Getty Images
An NYPD vehicle is seen parked in front of the 72nd Street subway station during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
An NYPD vehicle is seen parked in front of the 72nd Street subway station during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
Ryan Murphy, Getty Images
A view from the inside of a Tarrytown, N.Y. Department of Public Works snowplow during blizzard conditions before dawn during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
A view from the inside of a Tarrytown, N.Y. Department of Public Works snowplow during blizzard conditions before dawn during the nor’easter Feb. 23, 2026.
Seth Harrison/The Journal News
A woman crosses a street near Manhattan's Grand Central during a snowfall in New York City, on Feb. 22, 2026.
A woman crosses a street near Manhattan's Grand Central during a snowfall in New York City, on Feb. 22, 2026.
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU, AFP Via Getty Images
Snowmen are made in Brooklyn as blizzard conditions move into New York City on Feb. 22, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Snowmen are made in Brooklyn as blizzard conditions move into New York City on Feb. 22, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A person walks along the street during snowfall on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
A person walks along the street during snowfall on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
David Dee Delgado, Getty Images
People walk through the snow during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
People walk through the snow during a city-wide travel ban on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
Ryan Murphy, Getty Images
A Gray's Papaya restaurant is seen during snowfall while a city-wide travel ban takes place on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
A Gray's Papaya restaurant is seen during snowfall while a city-wide travel ban takes place on Feb. 23, 2026 in New York City.
Ryan Murphy, Getty Images
A snow plow moves snow along a street on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
A snow plow moves snow along a street on Feb. 22, 2026 in New York City.
David Dee Delgado, Getty Images
Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on Feb. 22, 2026 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on Feb. 22, 2026 in Philadelphia.
Matthew Hatcher, Getty Images
There was no snow removal at Foothill Road in Brockton yet on Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026.
There was no snow removal at Foothill Road in Brockton yet on Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026.
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Clearing the heavy snow along North Main Street in Brewster, NY on Feb. 23, 2026.
Clearing the heavy snow along North Main Street in Brewster, NY on Feb. 23, 2026.
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John Gilmore, of Elmwood Park, uses a snowblower to clear snow from his driveway during a blizzard in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Elmwood Park, NJ.
John Gilmore, of Elmwood Park, uses a snowblower to clear snow from his driveway during a blizzard in the early morning of Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Julian Leshay Guadalupe, NorthJersey.com Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Snow began falling in Middlesex County Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, evening. The aftermath of the snow in New Brunswick, NJ on Monday afternoon.
Snow began falling in Middlesex County Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, evening. The aftermath of the snow in New Brunswick, NJ on Monday afternoon.
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