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Providence Outsnows Anchorage, Alaska This Season
AccuWeather reports Providence has received over 5.5 feet of snow, more than Alaska's largest city
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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According to AccuWeather, the city of Providence, Rhode Island has received 67.8 inches of snow this season, surpassing the snowfall total of Anchorage, Alaska by 2.2 inches. This week's blizzard in Providence set a new all-time record for the city, with 37.9 inches of snow falling on February 27-28, breaking the previous high of 28.6 inches set in 1978.
Why it matters
Providence's record-breaking snowfall this season highlights the unpredictable and extreme weather patterns impacting the Northeast, which have led to significant disruptions and challenges for residents and local authorities tasked with snow removal and infrastructure maintenance.
The details
The massive snowstorm that hit Providence earlier this week was an all-time record for the city, with 37.9 inches of snow falling on February 27-28. This surpassed the previous high of 28.6 inches set on February 6-7, 1978. Providence's total snowfall of 67.8 inches for the season has now exceeded that of Anchorage, Alaska, which is typically one of the snowiest major cities in the United States.
- Providence received 37.9 inches of snow on February 27-28, 2026, setting a new all-time record.
- The previous record of 28.6 inches in Providence was set on February 6-7, 1978.
The players
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What’s next
The National Weather Service has forecast additional snow for Providence on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which could further increase the city's total snowfall for the season.
The takeaway
Providence's record-breaking snowfall this winter underscores the growing challenges that Northeastern cities face in dealing with the impacts of extreme weather events driven by climate change, requiring innovative approaches to snow removal, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
