Stunning Winter Storm Photos From New Jersey and Beyond

Residents capture the historic snowfall from Winter Storm Hernando across the Atlantic and Cape May regions.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Residents across New Jersey and the surrounding New England area have shared a stunning collection of photos showcasing the extreme snowfall from Winter Storm Hernando. The storm has been compared to some of the region's most legendary blizzards, with snow totals reaching over 30 inches in certain locations.

Why it matters

This winter storm is being recognized as one of the most significant weather events to hit the Northeast in decades, with the snow totals rivaling historic blizzards like the Blizzard of 1996 and the Christmas Blizzard of 2010. The photos provide a vivid look at the storm's intensity and the resilience of local communities.

The details

Residents from towns like Egg Harbor Township, Northfield, and Noank, Connecticut have shared an array of photos capturing the extreme snowfall, from massive snow drifts to a puppy experiencing snow for the first time. The storm has been compared to other legendary Northeast blizzards based on the snow totals, which reached over 30 inches in some areas.

  • Winter Storm Hernando hit the region from February 21-23, 2026.
  • The storm has been compared to other historic blizzards like the Blizzard of 1996 (January 6-8, 1996, 32 inches), Blizzard "Jonas" in 2016 (January 22-24, 2016, about 30 inches), and the Christmas Blizzard of 2010 (December 26-27, 2010, 36 inches).

The players

Lauren Hurley Lauriello

A resident of Egg Harbor Township who shared a photo of a massive snowflake.

Don Hurley

A resident of Egg Harbor Township who shared photos of the snowfall.

Georgia Lee

A resident who shared a photo of a rescue puppy named Kona experiencing snow for the first time.

Mark Giannantonio

A resident of Northfield who shared photos of the snowfall.

Tom Cantone

A resident of Noank, Connecticut who shared photos of the storm.

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What they’re saying

“This Winter Storm Is Historic— Joining The Ranks Of:”

— Harry Hurley, Radio Host (catcountry1073.com)

The takeaway

The stunning photos from this historic winter storm showcase the resilience and community spirit of residents across New Jersey and the surrounding region, who have weathered some of the most extreme blizzards on record.