Philly and South Jersey blanketed in snow after winter storm

Residents dig out after region sees over 2 feet of snowfall

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A powerful winter storm blanketed the greater Philadelphia region in heavy snow, with parts of New Jersey seeing over 2 feet and some areas of Philly recording up to 16 inches. Residents across the area spent Monday morning digging out from the winter wonderland, with scenes of children playing in the snow, neighbors helping each other shovel, and the landscape transformed by the heavy, wet snowfall.

Why it matters

The winter storm is the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have impacted the Northeast in recent years, underscoring the need for communities to be prepared for the effects of climate change. The heavy snowfall also disrupted daily life and travel across the region.

The details

The storm brought significant snowfall across the greater Philadelphia area, with parts of South Jersey seeing over 2 feet and some areas of Philadelphia recording up to 16 inches. Residents spent Monday morning digging out, with scenes of children playing in the snow, neighbors helping each other shovel, and the landscape transformed by the heavy, wet snowfall.

  • The winter storm hit the region on Sunday night, February 23, 2026.
  • Residents woke up to the winter wonderland on Monday morning, February 24, 2026.

The players

Leiloni Hanson

A resident of Moorestown, New Jersey who was building a snowman with her children.

Cameron

Leiloni Hanson's 6-year-old son who was helping build the snowman.

Olina

Leiloni Hanson's 4-year-old daughter who was helping build the snowman.

Jesse Motta

A 9-year-old resident of Moorestown, New Jersey who was playing in the snow.

Jeff Motta

A Moorestown, New Jersey resident who was using a snowblower to clear snow.

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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 winter storm is a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events driven by climate change, underscoring the need for communities to be prepared and resilient in the face of such challenges.