Blizzard '26 Brings Historic Snow, Winds to New England

Mid-Atlantic sees lighter snow totals but blustery conditions remain

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A powerful winter storm dubbed 'Blizzard '26' brought record-breaking snowfall and hurricane-force winds to parts of New England over the weekend, while the Mid-Atlantic region saw more moderate snow totals but continued blustery conditions in the storm's wake.

Why it matters

The historic nature of Blizzard '26 highlights the increasing severity and unpredictability of winter weather patterns across the Northeast, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and the ability of communities to prepare for and respond to such extreme events.

The details

The storm system delivered over 3 feet of snow in some areas of southeastern New England, with one location in Rhode Island reporting over 41 inches. Winds reached nearly 90 mph in the hardest-hit coastal areas, resulting in widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions. In the Mid-Atlantic, snowfall totals were more modest, with 1.9 inches recorded at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, but over 1 foot on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula.

  • The storm system arrived in the region on Friday, February 21 and continued through Sunday, February 23.
  • The highest snowfall totals and strongest winds were observed on Saturday, February 22.

The players

Blizzard '26

The powerful winter storm that brought record-breaking snow and winds to parts of the Northeast over the weekend.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

The airport that recorded 1.9 inches of snow from the storm.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.