East Coast Blizzard Buries Connecticut in Snow

Residents share photos of the winter storm that dumped up to 2 feet of snow across the state.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Parts of Connecticut received as much as two feet of snow due to blizzard conditions on Sunday and Monday. Some of the highest snow totals were in the eastern part of the state, with Stonington reportedly receiving 30.8 inches and Plainfield recording 27 inches. Readers shared photos of the winter storm, including scenes of snow-covered streets, cars, and pets playing in the white powder.

Why it matters

The blizzard caused significant disruption across the state, with schools and businesses closed and residents having to dig out from the heavy snowfall. The storm is a reminder of the powerful winter weather that can impact the Northeast, and how communities come together to weather these events.

The details

The blizzard hit the East Coast on Sunday and Monday, leaving Connecticut covered in several inches of snow. Some of the highest totals were in the eastern part of the state, with Stonington receiving 30.8 inches and Plainfield recording 27 inches. Readers shared photos of the winter storm, including scenes of snow-covered streets, cars, and pets playing in the white powder.

  • The blizzard hit the East Coast on Sunday and Monday, February 23-24, 2026.
  • Stonington reportedly received 30.8 inches of snow.
  • Plainfield recorded a 27-inch snowfall.

The players

Tammie Duda

A resident who shared a photo of a dog playing in the snow in Connecticut.

Molly Robinson Garcia

A resident who shared a photo of snow in Sherman, Connecticut.

Lizabeth Janosov

A Stamford resident whose dog, Obi, was photographed playing in the snow.

Meli Garthwait

A West Haven councilwoman who shared a photo of Beach Street in West Haven.

Iris Burgos

A resident who shared a photo of snow-covered cars in Bridgeport.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The blizzard that hit the East Coast, dumping up to 2 feet of snow in parts of Connecticut, serves as a reminder of the powerful winter weather that can impact the region. Despite the disruption, the community came together to weather the storm, with residents sharing photos of the snowy scenes across the state.